Director of Nursing

Hcshiring; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Job summary

Hcshiring in Vancouver, WA is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing department, ensure high-quality patient care, and maintain regulatory compliance.

You will oversee staffing, budget, and care plans, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and drive quality improvements in a busy, patient-centered environment. Monday–Friday shifts with competitive salary and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• RN licensure required; Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred.
• Current and valid nursing license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing staff and operations to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Conduct performance evaluations and foster professional development for nursing personnel.
• Manage staffing levels, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet patient care needs.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards, and agency policies.
• Prepare for inspections and audits and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

EHR proficiency

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

Master's degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Tools

EHR software

Job description

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This Director of Nursing position is located in the Vancouver, WA area and is a great opportunity to work with a dedicated team and wonderful residents!

Annual Salary: $140k - $170k DOE

Excellent Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Status: Full Time/Salary

Shift: Monday - Friday

JOB SUMMARY:

The Director of Nursing will oversee the nursingdepartment, ensuring high-quality patient care, compliance with regulations,and effective management of nursing staff. This role is critical duringtransitional periods and requires strong leadership, communication, andclinical expertise.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provideguidance and support to nursing staff, fostering a positive andcollaborative work environment.
• Conductperformance evaluations and facilitate professional development fornursing personnel.
• Managestaffing levels, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet patient careneeds.
• Ensurethe delivery of safe, effective, and compassionate patient care.
• Monitorpatient outcomes and implement quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaboratewith interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
• Ensurecompliance with state and federal regulations, accreditation standards,and agency policies.
• Preparefor and participate in inspections and audits.
• Assistin the development, implementation, and evaluation of nursing policiesand procedures.
• Staycurrent with best practices in nursing and healthcare to ensure highstandards of care.
• Assistin budget preparation and management for the nursing department.
• Monitorexpenditures and implement cost-effective practices.
• Serveas a liaison between nursing staff, administration, and otherdepartments.
• Facilitateregular meetings to address issues, share updates, and promote teamwork.
• Other Duties as Assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• RegisteredNurse licensure required; Master's degree in Nursing or HealthcareAdministration preferred.
• Currentand valid nursing license in the state of practice.
• Minimumof 5 years of nursing experience, with at least 2 years in a leadershiprole.
• Provenexperience in managing nursing staff and operations.
• Strongclinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellentinterpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiencyin electronic health records (EHR) and other healthcare technologies.
• Strongleadership and decision-making abilities.
• Adaptabilityand resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitmentto patient-centered care and nursing excellence.