DIRECTOR OF NURSING

DIRECTOR OF NURSING

Salary

$130,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually

Location

Downtown Campus - 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

26-034

Department

Instruction Downtown

Opening Date

09/30/2026

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SUMMARY

BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE Director of Nursing position will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the Nursing Department. This position includes responsibility for the management and administration of the practical nursing and certified nursing assistant programs, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, maintaining the program accreditation, classroom instruction and overseeing curricular and clinical training.

PLEASE NOTE: This position will be open until filled.

Please be sure to read this entire posting in order to understand the full scope and requirements of this position. Minimum requirements MUST be met to qualify.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES

Essential Functions

• Maintain programs accreditation and compliance with Washington State Board of Nursing by ensuring all related reports, fees and activities are executed in a timely manner to meet the requirements of national accreditation, federal and state regulations, and college policy.
• Oversee the planning, organization, and coordination of the program including the program policies and operations.
• Plan, execute, and evaluate program goals, objectives, data collection, program review and related activities and prepare annual and self-study reports.
• Ensure that curriculum and instructional design and delivery supports the mission, philosophy, objectives for the program and college as well as industry standards and current technologies; update course curriculum as needed, including performance objectives, competencies, lesson plans and content in accordance with accreditation and college standards.
• Oversee the delivery of instruction to nursing students; work closely with faculty to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate program curriculum and outcomes; monitor student outcomes with other program faculty and adjust course content to facilitate student success.
• Ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications; coordinate and support job placement assistance to students
• Develop and maintain processes and policies for student recruitment, program enrollment, entry requirements, progression through and completion of the program, job placement, and employment trends in accordance with the college practices.
• Coordinate the dissemination of program information to instructors, administrators, support services staff and advisory committee members to ensure a cohesive learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry-level employees.
• Develop and maintain productive relations with businesses, industries, healthcare facilities and other organizations in the community which are pertinent to the program.
• Maintain accurate and current program information, including promotional material and program webpage.
• Manage the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.
• Responsible for preparing budgets and management of financial operations of the department within the budget, goals and objectives of college guidelines and policies.
• Provide leadership, development and supervision to staff to maximize the overall performance and ensure alignment of the department's and College's strategic plan, core values, vision and mission.
• Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may be added with or without notice to meet college needs.

Non-Essential/Other Functions

• Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
• Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.

Supervisory Responsibilities - This position is responsible for the following positions:

• Practical Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant faculty
• Simulation Lab Faculty Coordinator
• Administrative Assistant
• Simulation Operations and Lab Specialist
• Clinical Placement Coordinator

Conditions of Employment

• Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employees suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.
• This position is required to work on campus.
• Valid Washington State Drivers License
• Must maintain first aid and healthcare provider CPR
• Record of current immunizations.
• Must maintain a Washington State license as a registered nurse.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

• A Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education and a graduate degree OR a graduate degree from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
• Preparation/Experience in education that includes teaching adults, adult learning theory, teaching methods, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation, or two years of teaching experience in nursing education that demonstrates this type of preparation.
• Curriculum development and administration experience.
• Five years of experience as a registered nurse including two years of experience in nursing education.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice at the practical nurse or associate degree program level as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctoral degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by a national nursing accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Bates Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, perceived or actual physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or use of a trained guide dog or service animal. For inquiries, please contact Title IX Coordinator LeMont Lucas, at 253.680.7113, lemontlucas@batestech.edu, or Bates.Title.IX@batestech.edu. For Section 504, contact Disability Coordinator Steve Ashpole, Vice President of Student Services, at 253.680.7005, sashpole@batestech.edu. All offices are located at 1101 South Yakima Ave., Tacoma, WA 98405.

This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed and/or modified without notice.

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, please call NEOGOV toll-free at (855) 524-5627 or email support@neogov.com.

Available Benefits to Eligible Employees

As a higher education employee, you and your qualified family members are eligible for a wide range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, retirement, long-term disability, as well as other optional benefits.

Medical/Dental Plans

Medical Plans

Employees pay a portion of their medical care cost through payroll deduction. The employee premium is based on the choice of plan and coverage for eligible dependents.

Dental Plans

Bates provides dental coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Uniform Dental Plan - Preferred Provider Organization
• DeltaCare - Managed Care Plan
• Willamette Dental - Managed Care Plan

Vision Plans

Bates provides vision coverage at no monthly premium cost to the employee. Benefit eligible employees have a choice of dental plans. Options include:

• Davis Vision by MetLife
• EyeMed
• MetLife Vision

Retirement Plans

Faculty and Exempt Positions

Faculty have to choose between either the State Board Retirement Plan (SBRP), also known as TIAA or Plan 3 of the Teachers Retirement System (TRS). Click here to compare the two plans.

Exempt have to choose between either the SBRP or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.

SBRP (TIAA) is a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: Under 35: 5% of gross salary; 35-49: 7.5% of gross salary; 50 & over: 10% of gross salary

TRS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53 of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.03% of gross salary

Classified Positions

Classified employees have to choose between either the Plan 2 or Plan 3 of the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS). Click here to compare the two plans.

PERS Plan 2 is a defined benefits plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: 6.36% of gross salary
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

PERS Plan 3 is a defined benefit and a defined contribution plan with the following contribution rates:

• Employee Contribution: Varies from 5% to 15%
• Employer Contribution: 9.53% of gross salary

Employee and employer contributions to applicable retirement plans are mandatory. The amount of the deduction and contribution are dependent upon the retirement plan chosen and may vary by current contribution rates in effect.

Term Life Insurance

Bates provides $35,000 basic life insurance for death from any cause and $5,000 basic accidental death and dismemberment at no cost to the employee. Employees can enroll in additional low cost life insurance for themselves and dependents.

Long Term Disability Insurance (LTD)

Bates provides a basic LTD insurance plan at no cost to employees. The basic plan pays a maximum of

$240 per month after 90 days of total disability. The optional LTD plan pays 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by any deductible income such as social security or retirement benefits.

Employee cost is dependent upon benefit waiting period chosen.

Other Optional Benefits

AFLAC

Flexible Spending Arrangement Dependent Care Assistance Program

Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association American Fidelity - Short-Term Disability

Fully Effective Employees - Employees Assistance Program Guaranteed Education Tuition

Deferred Compensation, Section 457 Plan SBVIP, 403(b) Plan

Leaves and Holidays

Vacation

Eligible exempt and classified employees accrue annual leave at rates determined by their employee status, ranging from 7 to 16 hours per month when eligible.

Sick Leave

Eligible classified, faculty, and exempt staff accrue sick leave monthly. Employees represented by a bargaining unit should refer to their negotiated agreement for sick leave rules and accrual rates.

Holidays

Bates observes the following holidays/non-work days:

Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, New Years Eve Day, New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth

Personal Leave/Family Leave

In addition to vacation and sick leave, eligible employees receive personal and family leave each fiscal year at rates determined by their employee status

Please Note: All information above is subject to change based on, but not limited to, employment status, legislative mandates, or College policy changes

01

Why do you want to serve Bates Technical College students and community? Why do you want to serve specifically in this position?

02

Do you have a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education and a graduate degree OR A graduate degree from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please briefly describe your combination of education and experience that qualifies you for this position.

04

Do you have experience in education that includes teaching adults, adult learning theory, teaching methods, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation, OR Two years of teaching experience in nursing education that demonstrates this type of preparation?

• Yes
• No

05

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain how you meet this state requirement.

06

Do you have five (5) years of experience as a registered nurse including two years of experience in nursing education?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain how you meet this state requirement.

08

Do you have current knowledge of nursing practice at the practical nurse or associate degree program level as appropriate for this role?

• Yes
• No

09

If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain how you meet this state requirement.

10

By saying yes below, you are agreeing that you understand that all fields on the application must contain your actual work history and education in order for your application to be fairly screened. You further understand, if those areas are not completed, or you type "see resume," for example, your experience and/or education may not counted toward the minimum qualifications for this position and you may be screened out of the process. Do you understand this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Bates Technical College

Address 1101 S Yakima Avenue

Tacoma, Washington, 98405

Phone (253) 680-7168

Website http://batestech.edu/jobs