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How much do nursing services director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for nursing services director in the United States is $108,675.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,000.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a nursing services director?

Nursing Services Directors are senior healthcare professionals responsible for overseeing the nursing staff and ensuring high-quality patient care within a healthcare facility. They develop policies, manage budgets, coordinate nursing operations, and work closely with other hospital leadership to maintain regulatory compliance. Their role also includes hiring, training, and evaluating nursing staff, as well as implementing best practices to improve patient outcomes. Nursing Services Directors play a key role in shaping the culture and standards of nursing care in their organizations.

What are some typical challenges faced by a nursing services director in managing a large nursing team?

As a Nursing Services Director, one of the main challenges is balancing administrative responsibilities with maintaining high standards of patient care. You will often manage staffing levels, ensure regulatory compliance, and address conflict resolution within the team. Additionally, supporting staff development and adapting to changes in healthcare regulations require strong leadership and communication skills. Successfully navigating these challenges is essential for fostering a positive work environment and achieving organizational goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a nursing services director?

To thrive as a Nursing Services Director, you need advanced clinical knowledge, leadership experience, and typically a BSN or MSN degree along with an active RN license. Familiarity with healthcare management software, regulatory compliance systems, and quality improvement processes is expected, and certification in nursing administration (such as NE-BC or CNO) is often preferred. Outstanding communication, strategic decision-making, and conflict resolution skills differentiate top performers in this role. These qualifications are essential for ensuring high-quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and effective team leadership within healthcare organizations.

What is the difference between Nursing Services Director vs Registered Nurse?

AspectNursing Services DirectorRegistered Nurse
CredentialsRN license, management experience, possibly advanced degreesRN license, nursing degree (ADN or BSN)
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, administrative offices, overseeing nursing staffHospitals, clinics, long-term care, direct patient care
ResponsibilitiesManaging nursing departments, policy development, staff supervisionProviding direct patient care, administering medications, patient assessments

The Nursing Services Director focuses on overseeing nursing operations and staff management, requiring leadership skills and management experience. In contrast, Registered Nurses primarily provide direct patient care and clinical services. While both roles require RN licensure, the director role involves higher-level administrative responsibilities within healthcare organizations.

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Infographic showing various Nursing Services Director job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 77% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $108,675 per year, or $52.2 per hour.

Regional Nursing Services Director

Bay Area Community Services

Oakland, CA โ€ข On-site

$165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Job description

The Nursing Manager provides leadership and oversight to organization’s medical and health service programs that are provided by Nurse Coordinators throughout the organization; provides direction, consultation, support to Registered Nurses, Licensed Vocational Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, and Psychiatric Technicians. Participates in the development and implementation of organization-wide policies and programs that will contribute to its overall success. Provides wellness and recovery services to chronic and severe mentally ill adults and those with tri-morbidities including physical health issues, substance use issues, and generational poverty that leads to homelessness or housing insecurity. Our programs operate with a wraparound model of care with a team approach to provide integrated service geared towards developing community and natural supports as these individuals transition out of the behavioral health care/homeless system to community supports. The team approach is essential and input from all members of the team drive the care for the clients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Manages Nurse Coordinators with matrixed supervision and support; provides the on-boarding, training, clinical supervision and oversite of Nurse Coordinators.
  • Oversees the quality assurance program; ensures compliance with medical risk management and healthcare related regulations and policies.
  • Develops and implements on-boarding and in-service training programs for clinical programs and services; develops policies and protocols to ensure quality client/patient services and care.
  • Provides direct patient care including monitoring physical health and medication for participants, and provide ongoing direction of such care to the team.
  • Provides ongoing consultation on participant treatment issues and quality of care to the treatment team and other clinical staff.
  • Responds to program emergencies.
  • Oversees charting required for all regulatory Utilization Review/Medi-Cal purposes.
  • Complete documentation necessary for billing Medication Support Services for Medi-Cal.
  • Supervise the monitoring of medication logs to ensure accuracy, conformity with medication policies and procedures.
  • Represents the organization as the nursing head of services to funders, stakeholders, community and policy forums.
  • Provides consultation and liaison when necessary and appropriate to the local professional community to coordinate treatment.
  • Participates in the development and implementation of an ongoing in-service training and continuing education program for staff.
  • Leads in the development and implementation of ongoing mental health, medical, and physical health practices for staff.
  • Attends agency and/or mental health system meetings when requested and as needed.
  • Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a current Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
  • Experience as a registered nurse with at minimum four years of direct service in a psychiatric setting.
  • Experience as an administrator of a community-based organization or equivalent required, 5 years preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Experience with computerized medical records, electronic prescribing and should possess a team driven attitude with a high level of organization, efficiency and collaboration.
  • A vehicle, driver's license and proof of insurance is required. Driving throughout the region and Sacramento is required.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

  • Competitive salary $165,000 annually, exempt.
  • Fully paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage for employees and children – nothing comes out of your check
  • 31 days off (PTO/Holiday), increasing with tenure.
  • 403b with BACS matching contribution after 1 year of service
  • Free iPhone with unlimited data for personal/professional use + laptop for easy mobility
  • Significant internal growth opportunities

ABOUT BACS

Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non-profit, community-based agency celebrating 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS’ mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems. BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial staff. We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client-centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals.

BAY AREA COMMUNITY SERVICES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Company Description

Bay Area Community Services is a CARF accredited non-profit, community-based agency celebrating over 70 years of serving Alameda, Contra Costa, Sacramento and Solano Counties by providing mental health and social services. BACS’ mission is to uplift under-served individuals and their families by doing whatever it takes. We are proud to be one of the leading agencies producing real outcomes to tough social problems.

BACS owes its reputation as an innovator to our innovative and entrepreneurial team. We are seeking individuals who want to transform clinical practice to be client-centered and effective in the field and who want to lead empowered teams to meet goals. Our team is filled with smart, creative, socially conscious, and dynamic people who are committed to providing the highest level of quality services. We live and breathe social justice and equality. We believe in our people. We hire people with lived experience, and we promote from within.