Dir Inpatient Nursing Services

MultiCare; United States; On-site; USD 153,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition assistance

Job summary

MultiCare Valley Hospital is seeking a Director of Inpatient Nursing Services to lead nursing operations and drive quality improvements across the inpatient setting. You will support the Clinical Nurse Executive, foster collaboration among disciplines, and guide governance over patient care policies and practices.

Ideal candidate has a Master’s in Nursing, RN licensure in WA or MLS, BLS certification, and at least eight years of clinical nursing experience with five years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Nursing is required.
• Current RN license in Washington State or MLS.
• BLS Certification is required.
• Eight years of clinical nursing experience and mastery of professional or technical role/function.
• Five years of progressive nursing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of day-to-day clinical operations.
• Develop and maintain quality-of-care evaluation mechanisms.
• Improve patient and customer satisfaction and staff collaboration.
• Support staff development and participation in clinical policies and practices.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical governance

Quality improvement

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

RN licensure (Washington 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 Valley Hospital

MultiCare Valley Hospital is a 123-bed, fully accredited acute-care hospital in Spokane Valley, featuring a Level III Trauma Center, comprehensive surgical, inpatient, outpatient and diagnostic services, and advanced cardiac care. Clinicians join a collaborative, patient-focused team in a community where professional growth and work-life balance are highly valued.

About the Spokane Valley Community

Spokane Valley, Spokane’s largest suburb, offers a relaxed, family-friendly lifestyle with quick access to the region’s natural beauty and city amenities. With riverfront trails, lakes, golf courses, ski resorts, wineries and nearby national parks, outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to explore. The community combines small-town charm with easy access to Spokane’s urban conveniences, making it an ideal place to live, work and play.

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

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, including but not limited to: 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.

MultiCare Organization

MultiCare is a not-for-profit health care organization with more than 28,000 team members, including employees, providers and volunteers. MultiCare has been caring for our community for well over a century, since the founding of Tacoma’s first hospital and today is the largest community-based, locally governed system of health in the state of Washington, serving communities across Washington and Northern Idaho.

Primary Care and Specialty Services

MultiCare’s comprehensive system of health includes numerous primary care, urgent care and specialty services — including Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital & Health Network; MultiCare Indigo Urgent Care; Pulse Heart Institute; MultiCare Medical Associates, affiliated physicians; MultiCare Rockwood Clinic, the largest multispecialty clinic in the Inland Northwest region; and MultiCare Connected Care, our Accountable Care Organization.

Hospital List

• Allenmore Hospital
• Auburn Medical Center
• Capital Medical Center
• Covington Medical Center
• Deaconess Hospital
• Good Samaritan Hospital
• Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital — the Puget Sound region’s only children’s hospital and state-designated Level II Pediatric Trauma Center for Western Washington —
• Overlake Medical Center
• Navos Behavioral Health Hospital
• Valley Hospital
• Yakima Valley Hospital
• Tacoma General Hospital — which is home to the South Puget Sound region’s only Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit —
• Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital

Core Values

Our core values of Respect, Integrity, Stewardship, Excellence, Collaboration, Kindness and Joy, serve as our guiding principles and impact every aspect of our organization, including how we provide patient care and what we expect from each other.

Workforce Diversity

MultiCare is also proud of our commitment to workforce diversity and culturally competent care. This commitment is led by our CEO and supported through employee education and community outreach.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MultiCare provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an external job applicant who requires reasonable accommodation in the job application process, please contact the Employee Resource Center (ERC) at 253-403-6947 and we will assist you with submitting a ticket to initiate your request for accommodation.

Current Employee Assistance

If you are a current employee, you can submit an ERC ticket or call the ERC for assistance.