Director of Nursing Jobs in Lawrence, MA

A Director of Nursing is a top-level executive in the health care industry, responsible for overseeing all nursing operations in a medical facility. Their primary responsibilities involve the management and supervision of the nursing staff, designing and implementing nursing policies and procedures, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and standards. They are also tasked with fostering a positive work environment and promoting the continued education and training for nursing staff, as well as budget preparation and management.

To become a Director of Nursing, one must possess excellent leadership and administrative skills, as well as extensive knowledge and experience in the nursing field. They should be certified as a Registered Nurse (RN) and may also require further professional certification such as a Certified Nurse Executive (CNE). Other essential skills include strong decision-making, communication, and organizational abilities. Prior to becoming a Director of Nursing, a candidate may hold positions such as a Charge Nurse, Nursing Supervisor, or Nurse Manager, roles that offer relevant managerial and decision-making experience within a healthcare setting.

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Assistant Nursing Director - Emergency Department (Full Time)

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 1 day ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Night (United States of America) FLSA Status: Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youre making a difference...

Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)

  • Cambridge, MA (22 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (22 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 2 days ago

Posting Description DIRECTOR OF NURSING AND CLINICAL OPERATIONS, MIT Health, is responsible for both the strategic direction and day-to-day activities for both the profession of nursing at MIT Health...

Director of Nursing / Resident Care Director

  • Londonderry, NH (16 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 days ago
  • Londonderry, NH (16 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 6 days ago

Title Director of Nursing / Resident Care Director EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer....

Assistant Nursing Director- Emergency

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Job Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America) FLSA Status: Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a...

Associate Director, Patient Services Marketing

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 7 days ago

Title: Associate Director, Patient Services Marketing Location: Boston, MA or New Haven, CT Position may require up to 30% travel. This is what you will do: This position will drive the...

Director of Nursing and Clinical Operations

  • Cambridge, MA (22 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 7 days ago
  • Cambridge, MA (22 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 7 days ago

DIRECTOR OF NURSING AND CLINICAL OPERATIONS, MIT Health, is responsible for both the strategic direction and day-to-day activities for both the profession of nursing at MIT Health and overall clinical...

Program Administrator - Nursing and Supportive Oncology Education Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 days ago

This position is a full-time (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm) and partially remote. The selected candidate may only work remote days from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI). Under moderate...

Program Administrator - Nursing and Supportive Oncology Education

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 8 days ago

Overview This position is a full-time (Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm) and partially remote. The selected candidate may only work remote days from a New England state (ME, VT, NH, MA, CT, RI). Under moderate...

Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) Tufts Medicine Behavioral Health Hospital

  • Malden, MA (19 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 10 days ago
  • Malden, MA (19 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 10 days ago

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is strongly preferred....

Director, Patient Services, Quality & Compliance

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 13 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 13 days ago

Director, Patient Services Quality and Compliance Location: Boston, MA or New Haven, CT The annual base pay for this position ranges from 180,875.20 - 271,312.80 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried...

LPN/Director of Nursing

  • Lynn, MA (20 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 15 days ago
  • Lynn, MA (20 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 15 days ago

Experience working in long term care and with mental health clients preferred. LPN license with no disciplinary action on license....

Senior Director Nursing Inpatient

  • Nashua, NH (15 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (15 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Senior Nursing Director of Inpatient Medical/Surgical units (3N,3S,5S), Maternal Child Health, Nursing Supervision and Float Pool Summary The Senior Nursing Director provides strategic planning,...

Senior Director Nursing Critical Care

  • Nashua, NH (15 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 17 days ago
  • Nashua, NH (15 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 17 days ago

Senior Nursing Director of Critical Care units (Intermediate Care, Intensive Care), Emergency Department and Respiratory Therapy Summary The Senior Nursing Director provides strategic planning,...

Assistant Director of Nursing

  • Tewksbury, MA (7 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 20 days ago
  • Tewksbury, MA (7 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 20 days ago

Assumes responsibilities of Director of Nursing in his/her absence....

Hospital Chaplain - Nursing Admin

  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 22 days ago
  • Boston, MA (24 miles from Lawrence, MA)
  • 22 days ago

Company Description It takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected...

Demographic Data for Lawrence, MA

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Salary for Director of Nursing Jobs in Lawrence, MA

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Director of Nursing positions.



Highest Education Level

Director of Nursings in Lawrence, MA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
31.4%
Associate's Degree
19.7%
Master's Degree
18.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
14.4%
High School or GED
11.0%
Doctorate Degree
3.5%
Some College
0.9%
Some High School
0.5%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Director of Nursings in Lawrence, MA
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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