Nurse Manager Med Surg

MultiCare Health System; Covington (WA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

MultiCare Covington Medical Center seeks a Nurse Manager to lead nursing staff and oversee department operations, advancing patient care in a hospital setting.

You will set standards of care, ensure resources, and collaborate with physicians and teams to achieve superior patient outcomes. A BSN with WA RN license is required; an MSN or higher is preferred. This is a day, full-time role with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required or obtained within five years of hire.
• Advanced nursing degree (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred.
• Current WA RN license or MLS endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and monitor standards of patient care and nursing practices.
• Ensure availability and appropriate allocation of human and material resources.
• Foster collaboration between nursing, physicians and other disciplines to achieve optimal patient care outcomes and department plans.
• Coordinate operations of assigned units and provision of resources.
• Facilitate cost-efficient and high-quality patient care delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Delegation

Collaboration

Nursing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

MSN/PhD/DNP/ARNP

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 Shift: day

Position Summary

The Nurse Manager is an excellent opportunity for those seeking to advance a meaningful career in patient care, services and operations. You will lead nursing staff with your dynamic nursing practice and oversee overall department operations.

As Nurse Manager at MultiCare, your leadership, delegation, and collaboration across your unit are essential to achieving the best possible outcomes and experiences for patients and families.

Hospital-based leaders may have a dual matrixed reporting structure.

Responsibilities

• You will define, develop, and monitor standards of patient care and nursing practices
• You will ensure availability and appropriate allocation of human and material resources
• Support successful collaboration between nursing, physicians, and other disciplines to achieve desired patient care outcome and department strategic plans
• You will coordinate towards the overall operations of assigned units and the provision of resources
• Facilitate optimal and cost-efficient patient care delivery

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing, or obtained within five (5) years from the initial date of hire; RN with 15+ years of service or internal candidates hired before January 1, 2021 may be considered in satisfaction of this requirement in lieu of an education agreement
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
• Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS)
• Five (5) years of clinical experience in professional or technical role/function preferred
• Three (3) years of experience in a supervisory or lead capacity preferred

About Covington Medical Center

MultiCare Covington Medical Center, a four-story, 58-bed hub, serves southeast King County with inpatient and outpatient surgical care, a birth center, primary and specialty care, urgent care, 24-hour Emergency Department, pharmacy, lab and imaging services. Clinicians benefit from a neighborhood-focused, team-oriented culture, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a rapidly growing community.

About the Covington Community

Covington is a friendly King County community with easy access to Seattle, Kent, Auburn and Maple Valley. With over 150 acres of parks, trails, waterways and sports facilities - plus a year-round aquatic center - the city provides abundant outdoor and family-friendly activities. Covington combines small-town charm with convenience and connectivity, offering a strong sense of community and an exceptional quality of life.

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

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 $162,676.80 - $224,660.80 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.