Dir Inpatient Nursing Services

MultiCare Health System; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 153,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Health System seeks a Director of Inpatient Nursing Services to lead day-to-day clinical operations and collaborate across disciplines to improve quality of care and patient outcomes.

Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Executive, you will develop policies, support staff development, and foster ownership of goals within a matrixed hospital environment in Spokane, WA. A Master’s in Nursing, WA RN license, BLS, and 8+ years in clinical care with 5+ years in leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing is required.
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS).
• Current BLS Certification is required.
• Eight years of clinical experience and mastery of professional or technical role/function.
• Five years of progressive nursing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the Director of Inpatient Nursing Services by overseeing day-to-day clinical operations and improving quality of care.
• Develop and maintain mechanisms to evaluate and improve patient care quality and satisfaction.
• Foster collaboration across staff and disciplines and support ongoing professional staff development.
• Ensure nursing care environment supports effective nursing care and participates in planning and management of care and quality improvement.

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Nursing license (WA or MLS)

BLS Certification

Job description

Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you're more than just a job title - you're part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you'll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day, Schedule: Business Hours

Position Summary

The Director of Inpatient Nursing Services supports the Clinical Nurse Executive by providing effective leadership and oversight of day-to-day clinical operations through; development and maintenance of a mechanism to evaluate and improve the quality of care; improvement of patient and customer satisfaction; provision of a climate of collaboration between staff and other disciplines; staff participation in developing patient care policies/procedures/practices, and support of ongoing professional staff development. The Director of Inpatient Nursing Services provides leadership to nurse management that reinforces their support, creates ownership of goals, and encourages active participation in decisions that impact the hospital and the clinical operations of inpatient care. The Director assists in maintaining an environment which supports effective nursing care, and collaborates with other health professionals in the planning and management of care and quality improvement. Hospital-based leaders may have a dual matrixed reporting structure.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Nursing required
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
• Current BLS Certification
• Eight (8) years clinical experience and mastery of professional or technical role/function
• Five (5) years progressive experience in nursing leadership

About Deaconess Hospital

Founded in 1896, MultiCare Deaconess Hospital is a 388-bed acute-care hospital serving the greater Spokane region. Deaconess is home to a Level III Trauma Center, Certified Chest Pain Center, Primary Stroke Center, Maternal Fetal Medicine program and a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. It is the only hospital in the area with national accreditation in bariatric surgery. Deaconess provides high-quality inpatient, outpatient, surgical, diagnostic and emergency services.

About the Spokane Community

Spokane, in eastern Washington along the Spokane River and near the Selkirk Mountains, offers a vibrant city experience with endless access to outdoor adventure. Residents enjoy lakes, rivers, ski resorts, golf courses, wineries, and nearby national parks, combined with a thriving arts and culture scene. Spokane delivers the perfect balance of city living and Pacific Northwest recreation year-round.

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $153,260.64 - $212,790.24 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, inclusive of skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant's years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.