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UC Health

Director- Nursing Admin

Cincinnati, OH · On-site

The Nursing Director coordinates and directs the patient care and management activities in the Patient Care Services Division within the guidelines of the Joint Commission and State regulations. The ...

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What is the difference between Director Nursing vs Nurse Manager?

AspectDirector NursingNurse Manager
CredentialsRN license, BSN, often MSN or higher, leadership certificationsRN license, BSN often preferred, leadership experience
Work EnvironmentHealthcare organizations, administrative offices, hospital leadershipHospital units, clinics, direct patient care settings
ResponsibilitiesStrategic planning, policy development, overseeing multiple departmentsSupervising nursing staff, managing daily operations of a unit
Industry UsageCommon in large hospitals, health systems, healthcare organizationsFound in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities

The main difference between Director Nursing and Nurse Manager lies in scope and responsibilities. Directors focus on strategic leadership and organizational oversight, while Nurse Managers handle daily unit operations and staff supervision. Both roles require RN licensure and leadership skills, but Directors typically have broader responsibilities and higher-level decision-making authority.

What does a director of nursing do?

A director of nursing oversees nursing staff and clinical operations within healthcare facilities, ensuring quality patient care and compliance with regulations. They develop policies, manage budgets, and coordinate with other healthcare leaders to improve service delivery. Strong leadership, clinical expertise, and organizational skills are essential for this role.

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Infographic showing various Director Nursing job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 61% Full Time, 14% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution.

Director, Nursing

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center

Rock Creek, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Ashtabula Regional Medical Center rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

682nd of 1,065 rated hospitals

Job description

The Director of Nursing (DON) leads nursing services, ensuring safe, effective addiction treatment in alignment with regulatory guidelines. The DON supports medical personnel, develops nursing managers, collaborates with administrative and departmental leaders, and serves as a liaison to Glenbeigh’s clinical ancillary functions. This role reports to the President, with an indirect/functional reporting relationship to the ARMC System CNO.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in nursing, master’s degree preferred in health-related field.
    • Progressive leadership experience required.
    • Demonstrated skill in finance/budgeting, computer applications, organizational theory and applications, human resource management, management applications and customer service marketing.
    • Demonstrated and ongoing commitment to continuous professional growth, development and excellence required.
    • Demonstrate professionalism, resilience, and a positive role-model presence.
    • Demonstrates compassion, sound judgment, and effective interpersonal skills.
    • Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal relationship skills required.
    • Basic knowledge of signs and symptoms of substance use intoxication, dependency and withdrawal.
    • Knowledge of patient assessments, treatment planning, nursing interventions, evaluation, medication administration, and nursing care to specialty adult population.

Required Length and Type of Experience

    • Minimum of five years of management experience in an acute care facility or healthcare area required.
    • Experience in chemical dependency treatment preferred.

Required Licensure or Certification

    • Valid Ohio RN License.

Required Physical and Environmental Demands

    • Must be able to sit/stand/walk for prolonged periods of time.
    • Must be able to work and move among all of the areas of practice.
    • Excellent hand/eye coordination. Manual dexterity to operate personal computer and standard office machines needed.
    • Requires working under stressful situations.

Benefits:
 

The ARMC Healthcare System understand the importance of the benefits package and are proud to offer a variety of options for you (and your family).

  • Competitive salary package
  • Extensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Accident and critical illness insurance
  • Short Term and Long Term Disability
  • Paid time off
  • Will preparation and Employee Assistance Programs
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with company matching
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program which allows you to receive forgiveness of the remaining balance of your Direct Loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments while working full time for a qualifying employer.

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