Director of Nursing DON
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Nursing
Director of Nursing, Nursing Home
Location: 209 - Avalon Healthcare - Bellingham, WA
Job :6477
# of Openings:0
Director of Nursing (DON)Avalon Care Center Bellingham | Bellingham, WA
$150,000-$170,000/year
Quarterly Bonus Opportunity
At Avalon, our culture is built on five core values:
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.
- 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
- 401(k)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
- 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
- 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
Join a team that values leadership, compassion, and clinical excellence while making a lasting impact on residents, families, and caregivers.
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
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