Director of Nursing

Hcshiring; Yakima (WA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus Program

Relocation Assistance Available

Job summary

Hcshiring is seeking a Director of Nursing Services for a Skilled Nursing Center in Yakima, WA. The role oversees the nursing department, ensures high‑quality patient care, regulatory compliance, and staff management.

The salary ranges from $140,000 to $155,000 annually with relocation assistance and an annual bonus program. The ideal candidate will have RN licensure, a Master’s degree preferred, and at least 5 years of nursing experience including 2 in leadership.

Qualifications

• RN licensure is required.
• Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years nursing experience with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing nursing staff and operations.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide nursing staff and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Conduct performance evaluations and facilitate professional development.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Ensure safe, effective, patient-centered care delivery.
• Monitor outcomes and drive quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on care plans.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and accreditation standards.
• Prepare for inspections and audits.
• Develop and evaluate nursing policies and procedures.
• Stay current with best practices in nursing and healthcare.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Education

RN licensure

Master’s degree in Nursing or Healthcare Administration

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Pay Rate: 140000 Pay Rate Maximum: 160000 PayRate Interval: Annually

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Director of Nursing Services at a Skilled Nursing Center in Yakima, WA

$140,000-155,000 Annually DOE

Annual Bonus Program

Relocation Assistance Available

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.