Director of Nursing

Team Select; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Team Select seeks a Director of Nursing in Olympia, WA to lead clinical operations for home health services. This on-site role oversees nursing staff, ensures quality care, regulatory compliance, and policy implementation.

You will mentor nurses, manage performance, coordinate with physicians and caregivers, and drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and family satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Nursing Management and team development.
• Clinical expertise for adult and pediatric home care settings.
• Knowledge of Infection Control standards and practices.
• Experience in Long-term Care and family-centered care models.
• WA RN license with BSN is required; MSN preferred.
• Ability to interpret and apply state/federal regulations for home health.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations and nursing standards for home care services.
• Hire, train, schedule, and manage performance of nursing staff.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to company policies.
• Develop and implement clinical protocols and patient care plans.
• Mentor nurses, address escalated clinical concerns, and conduct audits.
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Support quality improvement initiatives and care coordination.
• Communicate with families and contribute to strategic planning.

Skills

Nursing Management

Clinical expertise

Infection Control

Long-term Care

RN licensure (WA)

BSN required

MSN preferred

Regulatory compliance

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Leadership and mentorship

Education

BSN degree

MSN or related graduate degree preferred

Active WA RN license

Job description

Company Description

Team Select provides compassionate long-term adult and pediatric private duty nursing, personal care services, and family caregiving programs in the comfort of clients’ homes. The organization is guided by a mission to deliver personalized and professional home care that enhances quality of life for individuals and families. Care teams work closely with patients and support networks to ensure safety, dignity, and continuity of care. Team Select promotes a collaborative environment where clinical excellence and empathy drive every interaction.

Role Description

The Director of Nursing is a full-time, on-site leadership role based in Olympia, WA, responsible for overseeing clinical operations and nursing standards for home care services. This role manages nursing staff, including hiring, training, scheduling, and performance management, while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and company policies. The Director of Nursing develops and implements clinical protocols, supervises patient care plans, and collaborates with physicians, caregivers, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, high-quality long-term care. Day-to-day responsibilities include monitoring infection control practices, conducting chart and field audits, mentoring nurses, addressing escalated clinical concerns, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. The role also involves communicating with families, supporting care coordination, and contributing to strategic planning for service expansion and enhancement.

Qualifications

• Strong background in Nursing Management with proven experience leading and developing nursing teams.
• Clinical expertise in Nursing and Medicine appropriate to adult and pediatric home care settings.
• Knowledge and application of Infection Control standards within home health or long-term care environments.
• Experience in Long-term Care, including complex, chronic conditions and family-centered care models.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Washington; BSN required, MSN or related graduate degree preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply state, federal, and accrediting body regulations for home care services.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Prior leadership experience in home health, private duty nursing, or similar community-based care setting is highly beneficial.