Director of Nursing (DON)

Job overview

The Director of Nursing (DON) role is onsite in Kennewick, WA, with a salary of $135,000–$145,000 per year. The position leads nursing services and patient care at Othello Post Acute; the posting identifies the work location as Othello, WA. The DON guides nursing department strategy, staffing, and clinical oversight to support safe, effective care. The role also develops staff, monitors outcomes, and maintains regulatory compliance, contributing to the facility’s quality and operational goals.

What you'll do

• Lead the nursing department and set goals for patient care
• develop and implement nursing policies and procedures
• manage staffing, budgets, and equipment
• collaborate with healthcare leaders
• monitor care quality and patient outcomes
• lead quality improvement initiatives
• train and mentor nursing staff
• conduct performance evaluations
• ensure regulatory and licensure compliance
• prepare for inspections and surveys
• maintain records
• advocate for patients and coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

director of nursing

don

kennewick wa

othello post acute

nursing leadership

patient care

clinical oversight

quality improvement

regulatory compliance

rn license

$135k–$145k/year

401(k) matching

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• dental insurance
• health insurance
• paid time off
• vision insurance.

Why this role

Requires a valid RN license and several years of progressive nursing experience, including supervisory or managerial roles. Nursing administration or nurse executive certification is often preferred.

About the employer

Othello Post Acute is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.