Nursing Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Code Lavender

Employee Assistance Programs

Tuition assistance

Residencies

Fellowships

Career development

Job summary

MultiCare Health System is seeking a Nurse Manager to lead nursing staff and oversee department operations in Olympia, WA. This hospital-based leadership role focuses on setting standards of patient care, resource allocation, and interdepartmental collaboration to improve patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have a BSN and an MSN/DNP preferred, WA RN license, and experience in supervision; the role emphasizes a supportive work culture and opportunities for growth within the MultiCare

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nursing or equivalent within five years of hire; RN with 15+ years may be considered in lieu of an education agreement
• Advanced degree in Nursing (MSN, PhD, DNP, ARNP) preferred
• Current WA RN license or MLS
• Five years of clinical experience in a professional or technical role
• Three years of supervisory or lead experience

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and monitor standards of patient care and nursing practices
• Ensure availability and appropriate allocation of human and material resources
• Collaborate across nursing, physicians, and other disciplines to achieve care outcomes and departmental plans
• Coordinate towards overall operations of assigned units and provision of resources
• Facilitate optimal and cost-efficient patient care delivery

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff development

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Resource allocation

Clinical nursing practice

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

RN experience 15+ years or internal waiver

Advanced nursing degree (MSN/PhD/DNP/ARNP) preferred

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: 1.0, Shift: Days, Schedule: Exempt

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 Capital Medical Center

MultiCare Capital Medical Center is a 107-bed community hospital providing award-winning care to Olympia and surrounding communities. Recognized for excellence in patient safety, the hospital offers more than 20 specialties including emergency services, surgical care and a dedicated birth center — all delivered with compassion and integrity.

About The Olympia Community

As Washington’s capital, Olympia combines historic charm with natural beauty along southern Puget Sound. A stable workforce and well-supported schools complement a thriving downtown with eclectic shopping, dining and cultural experiences. Residents enjoy over 40 parks and trails, saltwater beaches and forested landscapes — perfect for outdoor enthusiasts.

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.