Director of Nursing

Vancouver Specialty & Rehabilitation Care; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings plan

Professional development opportunities

Leadership growth opportunities

Life insurance

Job summary

Vancouver Specialty and Rehabilitative Care in Vancouver, WA seeks a Director of Nursing to lead the nursing team and drive resident-centered care, quality outcomes, and regulatory compliance.

The DON will oversee staffing, budgets, training, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to support exceptional care and survey readiness.

Qualifications

• Current, active RN license in Washington state.
• Minimum of three years nursing leadership in skilled nursing or long-term care.
• Experience as Director of Nursing or Assistant DON preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations (CMS).
• Experience with survey management and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of infection prevention, quality improvement, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate all nursing services and personnel.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care per policies and regs.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, local, and CMS regulations.
• Lead QA and performance improvement initiatives (QAPI).
• Monitor clinical outcomes, infection prevention, incident trends, and quality metrics.
• Collaborate with Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team.
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, recruitment, retention, and engagement.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Regulatory compliance

Infection prevention

Quality improvement

Staff development

Budget management

Communication

Survey management

Education

BSN preferred

MSN strongly preferred

Healthcare administration certification preferred

Tools

PointClickCare

Electronic health records

Job description

Director of Nursing (DON)

Lead with compassion. Inspire excellence. Make a difference every day.

Vancouver Specialty and Rehabilitative Care is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team in delivering exceptional care to our residents. The Director of Nursing is responsible for overseeing all nursing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance, promoting quality outcomes, and fostering a positive and supportive work environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong clinical leader who is passionate about resident-centered care and committed to operational excellence in a skilled nursing setting.

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing provides strategic and operational leadership for all nursing services within the facility. This role oversees clinical staff, ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, drives quality improvement initiatives, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to achieve outstanding resident outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Direct, supervise, and evaluate all nursing services and personnel
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, resident-centered care in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain compliance with all applicable federal, state, local, and CMS regulations
• Lead and support quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI) initiatives
• Monitor clinical outcomes, infection prevention practices, incident trends, and quality metrics
• Collaborate with the Administrator, Medical Director, and interdisciplinary team to develop and implement clinical programs and goals
• Oversee staffing plans, scheduling strategies, recruitment, retention, and employee engagement initiatives
• Conduct performance evaluations, coaching, disciplinary actions, and staff development activities
• Ensure proper documentation and accurate completion of clinical records
• Participate in survey preparation and lead the facility's response to state, federal, and other regulatory surveys
• Manage nursing department budgets, supply utilization, and labor resources effectively
• Oversee staff education, competencies, and ongoing training programs
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and continuous improvement
• Participate in on-call rotation and provide leadership support during emergencies as needed

Qualifications

• Current, active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Washington
• Minimum of three years of nursing leadership experience in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting
• Previous experience as a Director of Nursing or Assistant Director of Nursing preferred
• Strong knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations, including CMS guidelines
• Demonstrated experience with survey management and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge of infection prevention, quality improvement, and risk management principles
• Experience with electronic health records and long-term care software systems
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, and community partners

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN preferred; MSN strongly preferred
• Certification in long-term care nursing or healthcare administration preferred
• Experience with PointClickCare or similar electronic health record systems
• Proven track record of improving quality measures, reducing turnover, and achieving successful survey outcomes

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which may include:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Leadership support and growth opportunities
• Whole/Term life insurance

Vancouver Specialty and Rehabilitative Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to succeed.