Director of Nursing DON

Avalon Health Care•Yakima, WA

8d•$130,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Yakima Valley Post Acute Care is a newly remodeled skilled nursing facility in Yakima, Washington, and is seeking a Director of Nursing to lead its clinical team. This is an opportunity to establish nursing operations and a culture of clinical excellence at the facility, develop nursing leaders, and help create an environment where residents and employees can thrive. The Director of Nursing leads nursing operations and clinical services, oversees staffing and departmental performance, and partners with the Administrator to achieve clinical and operational goals. The role emphasizes quality outcomes, resident satisfaction, regulatory compliance, survey readiness, accountability, teamwork, and excellence. Compensation is $130,000–$140,000 per year, with a quarterly bonus opportunity. Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Requirements

Current Washington RN license or NLC eligibility.
Nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing, long-term care, or post-acute care.
Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations and survey processes.
Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
Passion for serving seniors and developing clinical teams.
Ability to pass employment screenings.

Responsibilities

Lead all nursing operations and clinical services within the facility.
Develop, mentor, and support nursing leaders and staff.
Drive quality outcomes, resident satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.
Lead survey readiness efforts and support successful state and federal survey outcomes.
Oversee staffing, workforce development, and departmental performance.
Partner with the Administrator to achieve clinical and operational goals.
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence.