Director of Nursing; DON

At Horizon House, residents know that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. If you’re looking for a career where you’re valued, not just as an employee but as part of the community, you’re in the right place.

Employees are part of the family here—and you’ll feel it from day one. Residents want to know about your life, your family, and your goals. Every December, they organize their own staff appreciation campaign—raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to thank the people who make Horizon House home. That level of respect and generosity is rare in senior living.

Many of our staff have worked here for years, some for decades. That consistency matters—to residents, to your coworkers, and to your own career growth. When you join Horizon House, you’re joining a team that stays.

We’re a nonprofit Life Plan Community in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood. There’s no corporate headquarters making decisions from another state. We’re local, independent, and focused on one thing: creating a community where older adults thrive on their own terms.

• Competitive pay and regular performance reviews
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with low deductibles
• Life insurance, AD&D, legal protection, and pet insurance options
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Time Off & Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off: vacation, sick leave, and floating holidays
• Student loan assistance up to $1,200 annually

Education & Growth

• Up to $8,000 per year in tuition reimbursement for you and your dependents
• Company-paid training and continuing education support
• Clear pathways for career advancement
• Free gym and saltwater pool access
• ORCA card and parking discounts

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. Browse our open positions below. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, we encourage you to check back periodically. We’re always excited to connect with talented individuals.

Director of Nursing (DON) ($20K Sign-On Bonus + Relocation)

We’re seeking a highly skilled Director of Nursing (DON) to serve as the clinical leader for our single-site Assisted Living and Memory Care units. This is a meaningful opportunity to elevate resident care, strengthen clinical practice, and shape the culture of a dedicated team that values excellence, collaboration, and person-centered service. In this role, you’ll guide clinical operations, champion regulatory compliance, and ensure our caregiving teams provide safe, consistent, and compassionate care every day.

Join a collaborative nursing leadership team where the Director of Nursing is supported by an Assistant Director of Nursing and 24/7 coverage from LN/RN Resident Care Coordinators. Our shared leadership model ensures you are never carrying the responsibility alone, allowing you to focus on quality care, team development, and resident outcomes.

Starting Pay Range: $125,000 - $140,000 annually

Sign-on Bonus: $20,000 (paid in quarterly installments across the first year)

Relocation Package

What You’ll Get

• Make a visible impact
  . Lead change at a single-site community of 250 employees where your decisions directly improve resident and team experiences.
• Lead with clinical expertise
  . Oversee RN delegation, assessments, care planning, and change-of-condition evaluations to ensure safe, compliant, and person-centered care.
• Build and develop strong clinical teams. Supervise, coach, and develop Medication Technicians and nursing staff to deliver safe, confident, high-quality care.
• Drive meaningful change
  . Evaluate operations,…