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Yakima, Washington

Director of Nursing (DON)

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$125k-$160k

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Job Description

Under limited supervision, the Director of Nursing (DON) plans, directs organizes, and evaluates nursing services to meet the total needs of the residents; ensures an efficient health facility operation in cooperation with other departments and in compliance with state and federal regulations. Provides care in accordance with our “Philosophy for person-directed Care.”

Salary ranges from $125,000 to $160,000, depending on experience

Requirements

Education –

  • Completion of Accredited Licensed Nursing Program (RN)
  • ­­BS Degree, Masters Preferred or equivalent combination of education, training, and related professional experience

Experience/Training –

  • Minimum of 3 – 5 years of professional managerial experience in related field
  • Clinical observation and assessment skills
  • Proficient computer skills necessary to complete documentation, review electronic health records and communicate with team members

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations –

  • Current RN license
  • Current BLS certification

What's in It for You?

At HumanGood, we’re driven by purpose—reimagining senior living and creating communities where older adults can thrive. When you join us, you’re part of something bigger, making a meaningful impact in the lives of residents every day.

Build your future where you’re supported — you’ll have the total rewards you need to build a confident, secure life for you and your family. Count on a compensation package that maximizes your health, wealth and well-being. And adds up to 40% in value to your base compensation.

We offer a comprehensive range of benefits and perks to support you, including*:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Plans- start the 1st of the month following your start date
  • 20 days of paid time off (increases with years of service), plus 7 company holidays
  • 401(k) with up to 4% employer match and no waiting on funds to vest
  • HSA option with employer contribution
  • Tuition Reimbursement and continuing education programs
  • $25/line unlimited cell phone plan (plus taxes and fees)
  • Cell Phone Stipend
  • 5-star employer-paid employee assistance program

*Please Note: Benefit eligibility is determined by employment status and regularly scheduled hours.

And as team members support residents, HumanGood supports team members. Here, you'll have the benefits and compensation you need to build a secure life for your family, and real opportunities to grow in your career, gain leadership skills and develop personally. Join us. You'll make a difference by helping our team members and our residents realize their full human potential. Learn more at hgcareers.org

Key Responsibilities

The Director of Nursing plans, directs, and evaluates nursing services to ensure high-quality resident care. They also oversee facility operations to maintain compliance with state and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing managementRegulatory complianceStaff supervision

Geriatric Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 40 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 63% have no call, 65% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $133k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nursing Leadership jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score2.6 / 10 · above average in nursing leadershipranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$133k in purchasing powerWashington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Washington107 active5,835 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 63% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedWashington Registered Nurse listings: 11% state a sign-on bonus · 9% offer loan repayment107 active listings, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,187 Nursing Leadership listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$143k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

26 jobs · 22 employers
14
<$120k
7
$120k-160k
0
$160k-200k
5
$200k-240k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

14 jobs
401k / retirement match
93% this job
CME allowance
29% this job
Sign-on bonus
14%
Loan repayment
14%
PSLF eligible
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$132k-$238k
#2

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$78.3-$109.62/hr
#3

RN Case Manager, Home Health

$78.3-$109.62/hr
#4

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$81.59-$108.12/hr
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 2.6
Better work-life than 60% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Human Good

Non-profit Organizations
Duarte, California
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
20 days PTO
7 company holidays
401(k) with up to 4% employer match
HSA option with employer contribution
Tuition Reimbursement

Living in Yakima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$376k≈ 3.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,330/mo≈ 13% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.5
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 · Yakima, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.