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How much do director nursing jobs pay per year?

As of May 29, 2026, the average yearly pay for director nursing in Rio Rancho, NM is $102,221.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,100.00 and $118,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Director of Nursing, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Director of Nursing, you need extensive clinical expertise, leadership experience, and a valid RN license, often supported by a BSN or MSN degree. Familiarity with healthcare management software, regulatory compliance standards, and budgeting tools is typically required. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and conflict resolution skills are essential for leading teams and fostering a positive work environment. These competencies are crucial for ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and effective nursing operations.

What are some common challenges faced by a Director of Nursing, and how can they be addressed?

Directors of Nursing often encounter challenges such as managing staffing shortages, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering effective communication across multidisciplinary teams. Addressing these challenges requires strong leadership skills, proactive workforce planning, and regular training to keep staff updated on clinical best practices and regulatory changes. Building a collaborative environment and maintaining open lines of communication with both nursing staff and other departments can help mitigate many operational issues and promote high-quality patient care.

What does a Director of Nursing do?

A Director of Nursing is a senior healthcare professional responsible for overseeing the nursing staff and ensuring high standards of patient care within a healthcare facility. They manage nursing operations, develop policies and procedures, handle budgeting, hiring, and training, and often serve as a liaison between nursing staff, doctors, and hospital administration. Their goal is to maintain efficient, safe, and effective nursing care while complying with healthcare regulations and standards. Directors of Nursing also play a key role in strategic planning and quality improvement initiatives within their organizations.

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.

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Infographic showing various Director Nursing job openings in Rio Rancho, NM as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $102,221 per year, or $49.1 per hour.
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Presbyterian Healthcare Services

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 157 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

290th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Location Address:
1100 Central Avenue SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Summary:
The Director of Nursing is a pivotal clinical leader responsible for the strategic leadership, operational integration, and financial stewardship of the Pediatrics units. The Director serves as a catalyst for excellence, ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, and patient-centric care while fostering an environment where nursing professionals thrive.
The Director transcends daily oversight to lead planning, workforce development, and clinical innovation and empowers frontline caregivers to lead at the bedside, ensuring that nursing practice at Presbyterian remains evidence-based, standards-driven, and aligned with the system's mission to improve the health of the patients, members, and communities we serve.
Job Description:
Clinical & Strategic Leadership
  • Lead planning, workforce development, and clinical innovation at the bedside.
  • Maintain a professional governance model on the unit and support system-wide nursing councils.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor standards-based practice to ensure the delivery of safe, patient-centric care.
  • Interacts and coordinates activities with regulatory agencies, healthcare agents, and vendors.

HR & Operational Management
  • Perform all personnel management functions, including hiring, coaching, counseling, evaluating, and terminating.
  • Oversight of 50-80 staff members and development of three Manager-level direct reports.
  • Ensure all nursing practice remains evidence-based and aligned with PHS standards.

Financial & Productivity Stewardship
  • Responsible for the financial stewardship of designated nursing departments.
  • Monitor and improve budgeting and productivity metrics within the pediatric service line.

Additional Job Description:
Master's degree required in a field which supports the accountabilities of the position or Master's attainable within five years. State of New Mexico Nursing License required. Three to five years clinical experience required in the related area and leadership experience is required along with a BLS.
Benefits
Benefits are effective day-one (for .45 FTE and above) and include:
  • Competitive salaries
  • Full medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
  • Free wellness programs
  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Retirement plans, including matching employer contributions
  • Continuing education and career development opportunities
  • Life insurance and short/long term disability programs

About Us
Presbyterian Healthcare Services is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, it is the state's largest private employer with approximately 11,000 employees.
Presbyterian's story is really the story of the remarkable people who have chosen to work here. Starting with Reverend Cooper who began our journey in 1908, the hard work of thousands of physicians, employees, board members, and other volunteers brought Presbyterian from a tiny tuberculosis sanatorium to a statewide healthcare system, serving more than 700,000 New Mexicans.
We are part of New Mexico's history - and committed to its future. That is why we will continue to work just as hard and care just as deeply to serve New Mexico for years to come.
About New Mexico
New Mexico's unique blend of Spanish, Mexican and Native American influences contribute to a culturally rich lifestyle. Add in Albuquerque's International Balloon Fiesta, Los Alamos' nuclear scientists, Roswell's visitors from outer space, and Santa Fe's artists, and you get an eclectic mix of people, places and experiences that make this state great.
Cities in New Mexico are continually ranked among the nation's best places to work and live by Forbes magazine, Kiplinger's Personal Finance, and other corporate and government relocation managers like Worldwide ERC.
New Mexico offers endless recreational opportunities to explore, and enjoy an active lifestyle. Venture off the beaten path, challenge your body in the elements, or open yourself up to the expansive sky. From hiking, golfing and biking to skiing, snowboarding and boating, it's all available among our beautiful wonders of the west.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.

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Presbyterian Healthcare Services exists to improve the health of patients, members and the communities we serve. We are a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1,600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Albuquerque, NM, US

Year founded

1908

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