Dir Nursing

MultiCare Health System•Tacoma, WA

7d•$162,677 - $224,661•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable for achieving standards of nursing care, quality outcomes, and management efficiencies in MultiCare Medical Clinics. This position oversees regulatory and compliance activities in the ambulatory clinics to ensure that all standards for outside regulatory and accreditation agencies are met.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, business administration or related field required.
Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS) required
Eight (8) or more years recent clinical experience required
Five (5) years of progressive experience in more responsible leadership/management roles required
Three (3) years of ambulatory clinical experience

Nice To Haves

Experience in ambulatory clinic operations preferred
Experience in ANCC Pathway to Excellence or Magnet preferred
Knowledge of NCQA and the Patient Centered Medical Home preferred

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and ensure adherence to clinical standards, policies, and procedures across clinic settings.
Partner with the clinical education team to create and deliver clinical training and education programs.
Lead and collaborate across teams to drive quality improvement, clinical value, and population health performance initiatives.
Support the Chief Nurse Executive in advancing the Pathway to Excellence/Magnet vision and the Nursing Strategic Plan.
Provide leadership for all ambulatory nursing roles, including matrixed reporting structures when applicable.
Apply strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, financial, and leadership skills to manage complex clinical and operational issues.
Maintain effective relationships with physicians, patients, families, regulatory bodies, vendors, and community partners.