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Dnp Nurse Executive Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$90 - $120/hr

... Executive Nursing Leadership role. The required education and experience include an earned PhD or DNP nursing degree with demonstration of expertise in nursing administration and evidence-based ...

Chief Nursing Officer

Crescent City, CA ยท On-site

$200K - $350K/yr

... of Nurse Practice (DNP) preferred. * Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license or eligible required. Experience: * Experience as a Chief Nursing Executive or Chief Nursing Officer ...

$92K/yr

... programs, MSN, DNP Nurse Practitioner pathways, post-graduate certificates, and an ... and executive-level decision-making. Additionally, this position will contribute to community ...

NY ยท On-site

$110 - $140/hr

Job Summary Under the direction of the provider, the DNP/APRN/PA is responsible for handling ... S. The foundation for InnovaCare was laid in 1998 when President and CEO Richard Shinto, M.D ...

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How much do dnp nurse executive jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for dnp nurse executive in the United States is $92,477.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $110,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DNP Nurse Executive?

A DNP Nurse Executive is a leadership role in healthcare that combines advanced nursing expertise with executive-level management skills. These professionals typically hold a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree and oversee nursing operations, develop policies, and improve patient care outcomes. They work in hospitals, healthcare systems, or other organizations, ensuring quality care, financial efficiency, and strategic planning. Their responsibilities may include staff leadership, budgeting, patient safety initiatives, and healthcare innovation.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a DNP Nurse Executive?

To thrive as a DNP Nurse Executive, you need an advanced degree in nursing (DNP), strong leadership and strategic management abilities, and extensive clinical expertise. Familiarity with healthcare management systems, data analytics tools, regulatory compliance standards, and certifications such as NEA-BC or CENP is highly valued. Exceptional interpersonal communication, ethical decision-making, and the ability to drive organizational change make candidates stand out. These skills are crucial for leading nursing teams, shaping policies, and improving patient outcomes in complex healthcare environments.

What opportunities for career growth are available to DNP Nurse Executives?

DNP Nurse Executives often have significant opportunities for advancement, with career paths that can lead to roles such as Chief Nursing Officer, Chief Operating Officer, or other senior healthcare leadership positions. They may also engage in consulting, policy development, or academic roles if interested in shaping the broader landscape of healthcare leadership. Advancement typically depends on demonstrated success in leading teams, managing large-scale projects, and achieving measurable improvements in organizational outcomes. DNP Nurse Executives who continue to expand their skills and network within the healthcare industry can find a variety of rewarding and influential positions throughout their careers.

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Infographic showing various Dnp Nurse Executive job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 58% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,477 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Temporary Faculty - School of Nursing Academic Year 2026-2027

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.

Wilmington, NC โ€ข On-site

$50 - $70/hr

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Posted 4 days ago


Job description

Posting Details
  • Department: School of Nursing - 31510
  • Vacancy Number: TE131FAC
  • Working Title: Temporary Faculty - School of Nursing | Academic Year 2026-2027
  • Job Title: Temporary Faculty
  • Job Category: Faculty/Teaching
  • Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

    The School of Nursing, located within the College of Health and Human Services, is seeking temporary/part time faculty for the 2026-2027 Academic Year, with the ability to teach in one or more of the following disciplines:

    • Nursing
    • Clinical Research

    The 2026-2027 Academic Year includes the following semesters:

    • Fall 2026
    • Spring 2027
    • Summer 2027
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  • Undergraduate course teaching: Master\'s degree with 9 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline (nursing only) from an accredited institution.
  • Graduate course teaching: Terminal doctoral degree (nursing, research, education) from an accredited institution.
  • Those with equivalent verifiable professional experience, certifications, and licensures in the discipline may also be considered.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Teaching experience preferred

Required Certifications or Licensure
  • Nurse Practitioner (NP) faculty must have an active North Carolina NP license and board certification
  • Prelicensure and Nurse Educator faculty must have a North Carolina RN license
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The School of Nursing (SON) within the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) has an outstanding legacy of serving the people of southeastern North Carolina through education, scholarship, and service. The SON is dedicated to excellence in the development of healthcare professionals through in-depth education, professional partnerships, applied research, regional engagement, and community outreach and impact. The SON is a National League of Nursing Center of Excellence in Nursing Education, specifically in the area of promoting the pedagogical expertise of faculty. The SON is located in McNeill Hall, a state-of-the-art facility that includes offices, classrooms, a large lecture hall, computer laboratories, student success areas and learning commons, and the Simulation Learning Center. The Simulation Learning Center uses high, medium, and low-fidelity human patient simulators as teaching and learning tools for nursing education. Through the use of simulation, we strive to create a realistic environment and a powerful learning experience that promotes the cognitive, affective, physical, and social development of the student as well as the incorporation of inter-professional collaborative experiences for students across the degree programs in the College. The SON offers the following degree and certificate programs:

  • Nursing
    • BSN in Nursing (Prelicensure, RN-BSN, Accelerated)
    • MSN in Nursing (Nurse Educator)
    • Nurse Educator Certificate
    • DNP
      • BSN to DNP (Family Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner)
      • MSN to DNP (Nurse Executive Leadership and Post-APRN concentrations)
      • Post DNP Psych Mental Health Certificate (beginning Fall 2026)
  • Clinical Research
    • BS in Clinical Research
    • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Clinical Research Operations
    • MS in Clinical Research and Product Development

Over 2,500 students are enrolled in programs within the SON. The SON has over 80 full-time faculty and employs over 60 part-time faculty per semester.

College/School Information

The College of Health and Human Services was created in July 2010 to provide UNCW with a new mechanism to link and focus its health-related research, professional continuing education, and health knowledge dissemination and application. In the formative stage of development, CHHS is currently home to three professional schools: School of Health and Applied Human Sciences, School of Nursing, and School of Social Work. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a dynamic College that seeks to be nationally recognized for its inter-professional collaboration, community engagement and impact, and implementation science. The faculty, staff and students of CHHS are committed to the pursuit of excellence and enhancing health and quality of life across the lifespan for individuals, families and communities in southeastern North Carolina and beyond.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state\'s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation\'s only bachelor\'s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university\'s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" (R2) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Prior to the official appointment to the university, the candidate(s) selected for hire must be able to demonstrate eligibility to teach assigned courses by successfully meeting the credentialing requirements based on official transcripts and other documentation as required. Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application before you apply for this position. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date

05/01/2026

Job Closing Date

04/29/2027

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks and may be subject to urine drug screening based on teaching assignments. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNCW participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39093

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