Job Description

Director of Nursing (DON) – Senior Living

Full Spectrum Search Group is a full-service healthcare recruiting agency specializing in long-term care leadership, C-level executives, and healthcare administrators. At Full Spectrum Search Group, our team of healthcare recruiters is dedicated to bringing exceptional operators and candidates together. We are currently conducting a search for a Director of Nursing (DON) on behalf of a national senior living operator in Seattle, WA

Position Details

Title: Director of Nursing (DON)

Location: Seattle, WA

Compensation: Up to $150,000

What Makes This Opportunity Unique

• High-end, ultra-luxury senior living community located in the heart of downtown Seattle
• Above-market and lucrative compensation package with potential for additional incentives
• Oversight of a strong clinical team including LPNs, Memory Care Director, and 25+ caregivers
• Large campus with 200+ units and full continuum of care (IL, AL, Memory Care)
• Hospitality-driven environment focused on service, experience, and resident satisfaction
• Strong leadership team with regional and executive support
• Improving staffing stability and operational momentum with significant occupancy growth
• Opportunity to step into a community that is already trending upward and make immediate impact

Qualifications

• Active RN license required
• Director of Nursing, Health Services Director, or similar leadership experience preferred
• Background in senior living, skilled nursing, home health, hospice, or related healthcare setting
• Proven leadership experience managing teams and developing clinical staff
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a hospitality-driven mindset
• Ability to balance clinical oversight with hands-on leadership when needed
• Experience with regulatory compliance and nurse delegation (Washington experience preferred)
• Demonstrated success in building culture, driving accountability, and improving team performance

Key Responsibilities

• • Oversee all clinical operations across Assisted Living and Memory Care
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team including LPNs, caregivers, and department leaders
  • Ensure high standards of resident care, safety, and satisfaction
  • Foster a culture of hospitality and service alongside clinical excellence
  • Provide clinical guidance including wound care, assessments, and nurse delegation as needed
  • Maintain compliance with all state regulations and company policies
  • Partner closely with Executive Director and leadership team on overall community performance
  • Support staffing, scheduling, and team stability in a competitive labor market
  • Identify opportunities for operational and clinical improvements
  • Act as a visible, hands-on leader willing to step in and support the team when necessary

To learn more about this role, connect with us at:

Text/Call: (949) 793-7711
Email: jobs@fullspecstaff.com

Full Spectrum is an equal opportunity search firm. We recruit candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under local, state or federal law.

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