Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
$120K - $160K
Listing transparency5 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time · on-site
- Call expectations
- Includes call
- Weekends
- Includes weekends
Job Description
- Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayJob Category: ExecutiveFull Time $120,000 - $160,000 annual salary Pearl Youth Residence Some evening and weekend work required Comprehensive Life Resources is looking for a qualified Nursing Director to join our youth residential facility in Tacoma, WA. We Offer - Medical, Dental, and Vision with 100% paid premiums for employees. 11 paid holidays, 403(b)-retirement plan, Life Insurance, Long term Dis
- ability, Employee Assistance Program (up to 6 consultations per year), Mileage reimbursement, Tuition Assistance, Paid Sick leave and Vacation, Bereavement Leave, Student Loan Repayment, and Continuing Education Assistance. All benefits contingent on working a scheduled 40hrs a week. Function: The Nursing Director provides strategic leadership and executive oversight of all nursing and medical services at Pearl Youth Residence (CLIP), ensuring the delivery of safe, high-quality, neuro-affirming, and trauma-informed care for adolescents in a residential behavioral health setting. The Nursing Director partners with organizational leadership to advance care quality, ensure patient safety, optimize outcomes, and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, while fostering a culture of account
- ability, continuous improvement, and evidence-based practice.
Responsibilities
- ability for clinical documentation integrity, incident management, and corrective action planning. Oversee infection prevention, safety, and Environment of Care programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards and organizational risk management priorities. Lead workforce strategy for nursing services, including staffing models, recruitment, retention, and succession planning. Develop and oversee nursing staff performance and engagement, including onboarding, training, competency validation, and performance management. Champion quality improvement and performance outcomes, utilizing data and key indicators to drive clinical excellence and continuous improvement. Partner with executive and program leadership to align medical services with organizational goals, support integrated care delivery, and strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration. Ensure clinical leadership and support across a 24-hour, 7-day residential program, establishing systems, on-call structures, and leadership presence to maintain consistent care, staff support, and clinical decision-making at all times. In addition to the above, perform other duties as assigned. Competencies: Demonstrates ability to assess and document urgent and ongoing medical issues associated with residents Demonstrates ability to assess and document urgent and ongoing medical issues associated with residents Strong medical knowledge and familiarity with common and diverse medical conditions Strong clinical decision and triaging related to urgent medical issues Knowledge of psychiatric and behavioral health treatment for youth Leadership, super
- vision, and team development Regulatory and compliance expertise Effective communication and collaboration Ability to work in a fast-paced residential treatment environment Trauma-informed and recovery-oriented care approach Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required; Masters preferred Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington Minimum 3 years nursing experience (behavioral health preferred) and 1 year in a clinical leadership or supervisory role. Experience working with youth and/or individuals with serious mental health needs preferred. Annual flu shot and TB shot verification annually. The ability to be certified in Handle with Care verbal de-escalation and physical restraint strategies. Valid driver’s license required; proof of insurance. Comprehensive Life Resources is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, dis
- ability status, and any other applicable legally protected characteristics and or class.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of all nursing and medical services at a youth residential behavioral health facility. Ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, trauma-informed care while maintaining regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
Requirements
Requires a BSN and a current unrestricted RN license in Washington, with at least 3 years of nursing experience and 1 year in a leadership role. A Master's degree and experience in behavioral health or working with youth are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 62% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$140k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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