Top skills for Director of Nursing jobs

Based on 98 active Director of Nursing postings · updated Oct 8, 2026.

Skills employers ask for

The share of Director of Nursing postings that list each skill. Text that appears in almost every posting — equal-opportunity and benefits sections — is left out.

  • Nursing100%
  • Regulations45%
  • Supervision38%
  • Nursing Services36%
  • Staffing35%
  • Professional Development30%
  • Mental Health29%
  • Nursing Practice27%
  • Accountability26%
  • Rehabilitation19%
  • Mentorship18%
  • Coaching17%
  • Hiring17%
  • Scheduling17%
  • Ensure Compliance16%
  • Health Care15%
  • Child Care13%
  • Financial Information13%
  • Reimbursement13%
  • State Regulations13%
  • Pharmacy11%
  • Expenses10%
  • Surveys10%
  • Emergency Room9%
  • Health Services9%

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