Director Nursing - Seattle, WA

Providence•Seattle, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Calling all Esteemed Leaders! Are you an inpatient nursing leader who thrives in complex acute ‑ care environments and brings a strong commitment to clinical excellence, service quality, and collaborative care delivery? Do you excel at leading multidisciplinary teams, partnering with physicians, and standardizing care across inpatient settings? If so, this Director Nursing opportunity may be an excellent fit. The Director, Nursing is accountable for the operations of the inpatient nursing units and serves as the focused clinical leader for Acute Care Services. This role is responsible for the quality assessment, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and standardization of system ‑ wide inpatient care. Working collaboratively with Nurse Executives, the Chief Nursing Officer, Support Services leaders, Service Line Directors, and Medical Directors, the Director plays a key leadership role in physician relationships, service excellence commitments for patients and staff, fiscal management, and program development. This position integrates with organizational operations, participates in performance improvement initiatives, and ensures professional and regulatory compliance across all assigned areas. With a patient ‑ centered mindset and strong team orientation, the Director functions as a collaborative leader who supports caregivers, assesses patient needs and expectations, and advances best practices that consistently exceed patient and family expectations.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Nursing or a related field; or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing if the Master’s degree is not in Nursing.
Washington Registered Nurse License (required upon hire; vendor managed).
5+ years of administrative experience in an acute care setting.
Experience leading Acute Care services.
Demonstrated leadership ability with advanced clinical and organizational skills related to inpatient nursing operations.
Strong knowledge of administrative concepts, organizational behavior, management processes, clinical practice standards, legal and ethical principles, healthcare economics, public policy, and quality/outcomes measurement.
Demonstrated transformational leadership capabilities to inspire and lead teams.
Current knowledge of healthcare technology and industry trends.
Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, including statistical and financial reasoning.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present effectively to diverse audiences.
Ability to influence departments and individuals outside of direct reporting relationships through collaboration, task forces, and alliances.
Ability to organize and lead effectively during emergent or crisis situations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with large service lines (preferred).

Responsibilities

Develop and implement standards and processes for inpatient units that support high‑quality patient care and comply with professional, regulatory, and community standards.
Guide and support services and programs that improve patient outcomes across the continuum of care.
Maintain a visible leadership presence in clinical areas through rounding, coaching, and reinforcement of best practices.
Provide direction, leadership, and coordination of Acute Care Services.
Continually evaluate staffing levels based on patient acuity, care needs, budgetary considerations, staff competency, and the evolving healthcare environment.
Support the use of technology and information systems to enhance clinical care delivery and service performance.
Assess local and national healthcare trends and recommend improvements to care delivery systems.
Work collaboratively with physicians to assess and improve clinical outcomes and implement evidence‑based practices.
Evaluate the performance of care and services in partnership with nursing staff and medical providers.
Build and sustain strong physician relationships that enhance quality and patient satisfaction.
Serve as a coach and mentor to leaders and team members, supporting outcome‑driven goal setting and professional development.
Ensure performance improvement objectives are incorporated into each unit’s annual goals and assist in establishing meaningful metrics.
Participate in strategic planning, program development, and marketing initiatives as requested in collaboration with service line and business development partners.
Oversee budget preparation for assigned inpatient units and provide leadership for fiscal management.
Communicate fiscal expectations clearly to managers and partner with them to achieve budgetary and productivity goals.
Articulate and model the organization’s mission, values, and vision, helping staff understand how their roles contribute to organizational success.
Promote a nursing practice environment grounded in collaboration, communication, coordination, integration, empowerment, and clear patient expectations.