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How much do director nursing jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average yearly pay for director nursing in Riverside, CA is $113,378.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $86,600.00 and $130,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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 Riverside, CA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 57% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 22% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,378 per year, or $54.5 per hour.

Director of Nursing Services, ABSN Education

Salem University

Rancho Cucamonga, CA • On-site

$125K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

We are seeking a Director of Nursing Services for Concordia University Irvine's 15-month Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program that launched in August 2023.

    The Director of Nursing Services provides Administrative and Clinical Academic leadership as the ABSN site leader in developing, maintaining, evaluating, and collaborating with the Concordia Nursing Academic team. The primary responsibilities for this position include operational leadership for delivery of the curriculum using a blended learning model to advance student success in the ABSN program. In addition to the general oversight of student success, the director works collaboratively to support and identify retention strategies, provide faculty support, and evaluate student data.

    Site Location: 10750 Fourth St. Rancho Cucamonga, CA

    Academic Partner: Concordia University, Irvine ABSN Program

    Compensation range: $100-125k plus annual performance bonus

    Benefits: Full benefit portfolio including tuition benefit package

    What You Will Do:

    • Plan, develop and implement strategy for operational management of clinical, lab, and simulation activities so as to meet agreed organizational and university partner goals and outcomes.
    • Establish and maintain appropriate organizational systems for measuring operational management and strategic development.
    • Monitor, evaluate, and report on operational issues, opportunities and development plans and achievements within agreed formats and timelines.
    • Manage direct reporting staff ensuring organizational and university partner qualifications and requirements are complete.
    • Recruit, retain, and evaluate staff according to the outlined responsibilities.
    • Coach, mentor, and provide professional development for staff.
    • Communicate with staff and be liaison for organization and university partner.
    • Develop and maintain strategies to reinforce organization and university partner culture and values.
    • Assist in budget and cost management.
    • Provide clinical and academic expertise and guidance in problem-solving in collaboration with health care and university partners.
    • Collaborate with campus team members and departments.
    • When required, fill in for lab, simulation, or clinical courses.
    • Secure and manage inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure implementation of all clinical, lab and simulation activities.
    • Collaborate with partner representatives to ensure delivery of services to students.
    • Ensure activities meet with and integrate requirements for quality management, health and safety, legal stipulations, environmental policies, and other regulatory compliance guidelines.
    • Manage student and faculty compliance with healthcare partners' clinical requirements.
    • Oversee and evaluate all nursing clinical sites and student experiences.
    • Ensure that regular visits to the healthcare agencies are conducted each semester, findings of each visit are documented in the partnership meeting log, and necessary improvements are implemented.
    • Other duties as assigned.

    What You Will Have:

    • Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university
    • Minimum of 5 years nursing practice
    • Minimum of 3 years of progressive leadership experience, including supervision of personnel
    • Licensure as a registered nurse (RN) in state of site locations and eligibility for RN licensure in state of educational partner, if required
    • Graduate degree in nursing or another related field from an accredited program
    • Three years didactic, clinical, or online teaching experience
    • Academic leadership experience
    • Nursing certification
    • Online teaching experience strongly preferred
    • Academic leadership experience strongly preferred

    What we'll offer in return:

    • A career where your work genuinely makes a difference

    • A stable income with a good salary

    • Extensive training with team and management support

    • Structured professional development plans and opportunities

    • Outstanding benefits and work perks

    • Collaborative and supportive team environment...and more!

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