About the job

Director of Nursing (DON)

Yakima Valley Post Acute Care | Yakima, WA

$130,000 - $140,000/year

Quarterly Bonus Opportunity

Why Choose Yakima Valley Post Acute Care?

At Avalon, our culture is built on five core values:

Integrity • Trust • Excellence • Accountability • Mutual Respect

Yakima Valley Post Acute Care is an exciting new skilled nursing facility opening in Yakima, Washington. Formerly known as Cottage in the Meadow, the building has been remodeled and transformed into a modern post-acute care center designed to provide exceptional care in a fresh, updated environment.

This is a unique opportunity to lead the clinical team at a new facility from the ground up. As Director of Nursing, you'll help build a strong culture of clinical excellence, develop nursing leaders, and create an environment where residents and employees can thrive.

✅ Lead nursing operations at a newly remodeled skilled nursing facility

✅ Opportunity to build a team and culture from the beginning

✅ Competitive executive-level compensation

✅ Quarterly bonus opportunity

✅ Comprehensive benefits package

✅ Opportunity to mentor and develop nursing leaders

✅ Meaningful impact on residents, families, and staff

✅ Stable healthcare organization with strong support

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

• Auto & Home Insurance Discounts

What You'll Do

• 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

What You'll Need

• 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

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

Join a team that values leadership, compassion, and excellence while helping launch a newly remodeled post-acute care facility dedicated to exceptional resident care.

Apply today!

Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and skills.

Yakima Valley Post Acute Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This facility complies with Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) regulations. Learn more at nursecompact.com.

If you believe this posting does not comply with Washington law, send notice to legal@avalonhealthcare.com.