Director of Nursing DON
Listed compensation
$150k-$160k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Director of Nursing (DON)
Benson Heights Care Center| Kent, WA
$150,000-$160,000/year
Full-Time
Annual Bonus Opportunity
Leadership Role | Strong Clinical Support Team | Resident-Centered Care
Why Choose Benson Heights Care Center?
- At Benson Heights Care Center, our culture is built on five core values:
- Integrity
- Trust
- Excellence
- Accountability
- Mutual Respect
Benson Heights Rehabilitation Center offers skilled nursing and behavioral health services in addition to short-term rehabilitation. Our dedicated nursing and therapy teams deliver quality care to assist our patients in transitioning back into the community
- A consistent schedule
- One work location
- Competitive pay
- Great benefits
- A supportive and compassionate team
- Meaningful work that makes a difference
Full-Time Benefits
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life Insurance
- Short & Long-Term Disability
- Critical Illness & Accident Coverage
- Legal Benefits
- Identity Theft Protection
- Auto & Home Insurance Discounts
What You'll Do
- 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
What You'll Need
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license
- BSN preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Knowledge of long-term care regulations and standards
- Long-term care experience preferred, with three years ideal
- Commitment to compassionate, resident-centered care
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join a team that values clinical excellence, collaboration, and compassionate care. This is an opportunity to lead an outstanding nursing team while making a meaningful impact on the lives of residents, families, and staff.
- Pay is based on experience, qualifications, and skills.
- Benson Heights Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- If you believe this posting does not comply with WA law, send notice to legal@avalonhealthcare.com
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Key Responsibilities
The Director of Nursing will lead all nursing operations, oversee staff development, and ensure regulatory compliance within the facility. They will partner with the Administrator to drive quality outcomes and foster a culture of excellence and resident-centered care.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license and possess strong leadership and communication skills. A BSN is preferred, along with experience in long-term care regulations and standards.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 43 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 70% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$155k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $145k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $150k–$160k | Nursing Leadership median $113k (middle half $100k–$133k)145 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$145k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Leadership listings in Washington | 107 active | 5,962 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 28% remote · 70% no call · 63% no weekends43 benchmarked listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$155k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$11k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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- On-site
Benefits & Perks
Living in Kent
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $588k≈ 3.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,958/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 30 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.1
- State income tax
- None
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.