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Director of Nursing DON

Avalon Care Center Bellingham
  • Bellingham, Washington
    4 days ago

    Job Description

    Director of Nursing (DON)
    Avalon Care Center Bellingham | Bellingham, WA
     
    $150,000-$170,000/year
    Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
    Why Choose Avalon?
    At Avalon, our culture is built on five core values:
    Integrity • Trust • Excellence • Accountability • Mutual Respect
     
    Located in beautiful Bellingham, Washington, Avalon Care Center Bellingham offers an exceptional opportunity to lead a highly engaged clinical team while enjoying everything the Pacific Northwest has to offer.
     
    As our Director of Nursing, you'll play a critical role in shaping resident outcomes, supporting staff development, and fostering a culture of clinical excellence.
    CMS 5-Star Rated Facility
    Competitive compensation
    Quarterly bonus opportunity
    Comprehensive benefits package
    Experienced leadership team committed to your success
    Career growth and advancement opportunities
    Established skilled nursing and rehabilitation programs
    Specialized clinical programs and resident-centered care
    Meaningful work with real impact on residents and families
    Full-Time Benefits
    • 401(k)
    • Medical, Dental & Vision
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
    • Life Insurance
    • Short & Long-Term Disability
    • Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
    • Legal Benefits
    • Identity Theft Protection
    • Pet Insurance
    • Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
    What You'll Do
    • Lead all nursing operations within the facility
    • Develop, mentor, and support nursing leaders and staff
    • Drive quality outcomes and resident satisfaction
    • Ensure regulatory compliance and survey readiness
    • Oversee staffing, scheduling, and departmental performance
    • Partner with the Administrator to achieve clinical and operational goals
    • Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and excellence
    • Support employee engagement, retention, and professional development
    What You'll Need
    • Current Washington RN license (or NLC-eligible)
    • Nursing leadership experience in skilled nursing or long-term care
    • Strong knowledge of long-term care regulations
    • Excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills
    • Proven ability to develop teams and drive clinical outcomes
    Ready to Lead with Purpose?
     
    Join a team that values leadership, compassion, and clinical excellence while making a lasting impact on residents, families, and caregivers.
     
    Apply today!
     
    Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and skills.
    Avalon Care Center Bellingham is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
    This facility complies with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) regulations. Learn more at https://nursecompact.com.
    If you believe this posting does not comply with Washington law, send notice to legal@avalonhealthcare.com
     
    INDMG126

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationBellingham, Washington

    Skills

    • Auto Insuranceunmatched
    • Clinical Outcomesunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Content Management Systems (CMS)unmatched
    • Director of Nursing (DON)unmatched
    • Employee Retentionunmatched
    • Insuranceunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Legalunmatched
    • Life Insuranceunmatched
    • Long-Term Careunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Nursingunmatched
    • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
    • Nursing Managementunmatched
    • Property Insuranceunmatched
    • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Rehabilitation Nursingunmatched
    • Staff Developmentunmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched

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