Nursing Director | Lead Clinical Excellence & Team Growth

Avalon Health Care Group; Bellingham (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical, Dental & Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Pet Insurance

Job summary

Avalon Care Center Bellingham in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the facility's nursing operations, mentor leaders, and drive clinical excellence. The DON will ensure regulatory readiness, oversee staffing, and partner with the Administrator to achieve quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a mission-driven, patient-centered team.

Qualifications

• Current Washington RN license (or NLC-eligible)
• Nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care
• Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations
• Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Proven ability to develop teams and drive clinical outcomes

Responsibilities

• Lead all nursing operations within the facility
• Develop, mentor, and support nursing leaders and staff
• Drive quality outcomes and resident satisfaction
• Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness
• Oversee staffing, scheduling, and departmental performance
• Partner with the Administrator to achieve clinical and operational goals
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence
• Support employee engagement, retention, and professional development

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Regulatory compliance

Quality outcomes

Communication

Education

RN license (Washington)

Job description

Avalon Care Center Bellingham in Bellingham, WA is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead the facility's nursing operations, mentor leaders, and drive clinical excellence. The DON will ensure regulatory readiness, oversee staffing, and partner with the Administrator to achieve quality outcomes and resident satisfaction.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth in a mission-driven, patient-centered team.