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MultiCare Health System

Tacoma, Washington

Eligibility
Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing

Posted Aug 18

Shift and hours
Days40 hours a week
Unit and setting
Clinic
License
RN license Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS) required
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS) required Check your license
Certification
However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education.
Education
Bachelor's degree in nursing required.
Education
Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, business administration or related field required.
Experience
Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.
Experience
Eight (8) or more years recent clinical experience required
Experience
Five (5) years of progressive experience in more responsible leadership/management roles required
Experience
Three (3) years of ambulatory clinical experience
Experience
If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.
Also asks
As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position.
Also asks
Why MultiCare?
Also asks
Rooted in the local community
Also asks
Growth and education
Also asks
Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.
Also asks
Well-being and support
Also asks
Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.
Also asks
Living our values
Also asks
Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.
Also asks
Belonging for all
Also asks
Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.
Also asks
Pacific Northwest lifestyle
Also asks
Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.
Also asks
Pay and Benefit Expectations
Also asks
We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off.
Also asks
The pay scale is $162,676.80 - $224,660.80 USD.
Also asks
Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

Preferred

Experience
Experience in ambulatory clinic operations preferred
Experience
Experience in ANCC Pathway to Excellence or Magnet preferred
Also asks
Knowledge of NCQA and the Patient Centered Medical Home preferred

What it pays

Against similar roles
Top of Tacoma staff RN payTacoma staff RN postings that state pay run $85k/yr to $101k/yr, the middle half $95k/yr to $100k/yr, across 64 postings.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program

The workplace

MultiCare Health System logo
MultiCare Health System
Health system employer

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

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Join a team that shares your calling

At MultiCare, you’re more than just a job title — you’re part of a team built on trust that cares for each other, our patients and our communities. Belonging here means living our mission and values every day. If your purpose and passions align with ours, you’ll find a place to grow, do meaningful work and build a career you love in a community that feels like home.

FTE: 1.0, Shift: Day,

Schedule

Business Hours

Position Summary

The Director of Nursing (DON) is accountable for achieving standards of nursing care, quality outcomes, and management efficiencies in MultiCare Medical Clinics. This position oversees regulatory and compliance activities in the ambulatory clinics to ensure that all standards for outside regulatory and accreditation agencies are met.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and ensure adherence to clinical standards, policies, and procedures across clinic settings. Partner with the clinical education team to create and deliver clinical training and education programs. Lead and collaborate across teams to drive quality improvement, clinical value, and population health performance initiatives.

Support the Chief Nurse Executive in advancing the Pathway to Excellence/Magnet vision and the Nursing Strategic Plan. Provide leadership for all ambulatory nursing roles, including matrixed reporting structures when applicable. Apply strong decision‑making, problem‑solving, financial, and leadership skills to manage complex clinical and operational issues.

Maintain effective relationships with physicians, patients, families, regulatory bodies, vendors, and community partners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in nursing required. Master’s degree in nursing, healthcare administration, business administration or related field required. Current Registered Nurse license in Washington State or Multistate License endorsement (MLS) required Eight (8) or more years recent clinical experience required Five (5) years of progressive experience in more responsible leadership/management roles required Three (3) years of ambulatory clinical experience Experience in ambulatory clinic operations preferred Experience in ANCC Pathway to Excellence or Magnet preferred Knowledge of NCQA and the Patient Centered Medical Home preferred

Why MultiCare?

Rooted in the local community

Partnering with patients, families and neighbors across the Pacific Northwest for more than 140 years.

Growth and education

Competitive tuition assistance, award-winning residencies, fellowships and career development to invest in you.

Well-being and support

Generous PTO, Code Lavender and Employee Assistance Programs to help you maintain balance and feel cared in your work and life.

Living our values

Respect, integrity, kindness and collaboration guide how we care for patients, communities and each other.

Belonging for all

Resource Groups and outreach programs help ensure every team member feels safe, seen, heard and valued.

Pacific Northwest lifestyle

Work and live where natural beauty, adventure and strong community connections are part of everyday life.

Pay and Benefit Expectations

We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive salary, medical, dental and retirement benefits and paid time off. As required by various pay transparency laws, we share a competitive range of compensation for candidates hired into each position. The pay scale is $162,676.80 - $224,660.80 USD. However, pay is influenced by factors specific to applicants, including but not limited to: skill set, level of experience, and certification(s) and/or education. If this position is associated with a union contract, pay will be reflective of the appropriate step on the pay scale to which the applicant’s years of experience align.

Associated benefit information can be viewed here.

What's around it?

In Tacoma, WA

Tacoma, WAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 11% above the US average

Median rent
$1,676/mo
Household income
$85,884/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Tacoma, WA

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