Salary: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 Annually
Location : Downtown Campus - 1101 South Yakima Avenue, Tacoma, WA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-034
Department: Instruction Downtown
Opening Date: 09/30/2026
SUMMARY Director of Nursing position will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the Nursing Department. This position includes responsibility for the management and administration of the practical nursing and certified nursing assistant programs, including planning, evaluation, budgeting, maintaining the program accreditation, classroom instruction and overseeing curricular and clinical training.
PLEASE NOTE: This position will be open until filled.
Please be sure to read this entire posting in order to understand the full scope and requirements of this position. Minimum requirements MUST be met to qualify.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & OTHER DUTIES Essential Functions- Maintain program's accreditation and compliance with Washington State Board of Nursing by ensuring all related reports, fees and activities are executed in a timely manner to meet the requirements of national accreditation, federal and state regulations, and college policy.
- Oversee the planning, organization, and coordination of the program including the program policies and operations.
- Plan, execute, and evaluate program goals, objectives, data collection, program review and related activities and prepare annual and self-study reports.
- Ensure that curriculum and instructional design and delivery supports the mission, philosophy, objectives for the program and college as well as industry standards and current technologies; update course curriculum as needed, including performance objectives, competencies, lesson plans and content in accordance with accreditation and college standards.
- Oversee the delivery of instruction to nursing students; work closely with faculty to develop, deliver, monitor and evaluate program curriculum and outcomes; monitor student outcomes with other program faculty and adjust course content to facilitate student success.
- Ensure students are prepared for and have the opportunity to obtain relevant industry credentials and certifications; coordinate and support job placement assistance to students
- Develop and maintain processes and policies for student recruitment, program enrollment, entry requirements, progression through and completion of the program, job placement, and employment trends in accordance with the college practices.
- Coordinate the dissemination of program information to instructors, administrators, support services staff and advisory committee members to ensure a cohesive learning environment dedicated to providing industry with qualified entry-level employees.
- Develop and maintain productive relations with businesses, industries, healthcare facilities and other organizations in the community which are pertinent to the program.
- Maintain accurate and current program information, including promotional material and program webpage.
- Manage the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.
- Responsible for preparing budgets and management of financial operations of the department within the budget, goals and objectives of college guidelines and policies.
- Provide leadership, development and supervision to staff to maximize the overall performance and ensure alignment of the department's and College's strategic plan, core values, vision and mission.
- Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may be added with or without notice to meet college needs.
Non-Essential/Other Functions- Accountable for keeping personal development up-to-date; adding to skills and knowledge through courses that may be available through the Bates Technical College courses, professional development committees, etc.
- Participate actively and collaboratively on committees for college as needed including but not limited to staff recruitment, college councils, etc.
- Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Additional activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice to meet college needs.
Supervisory Responsibilities -This position is responsible for the following positions:
- Practical Nursing and Certified Nursing Assistant faculty
- Administrative Assistant
- Simulation Lab Technician
- Clinical Placement Coordinator
Conditions of Employment- Once offer of employment is made, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not preclude employment but will be contingent in determining the employee's suitability and competence to continue to perform in the position.
- This position is required to work on campus.
- Valid Washington State Driver's License
- Must maintain first aid and healthcare provider CPR
- Record of current immunizations.
- Must maintain a Washington State license as a registered nurse.
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Qualifications - A Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education and a graduate degree OR a graduate degree from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education.
- Preparation/Experience in education that includes teaching adults, adult learning theory, teaching methods, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation, or two years of teaching experience in nursing education that demonstrates this type of preparation.
- Curriculum development and administration experience.
- Five years of experience as a registered nurse including two years of experience in nursing education.
- Current knowledge of nursing practice at the practical nurse or associate degree program level as appropriate.
Preferred Qualifications - A doctoral degree in nursing from a college or university accredited by a national nursing accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education
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Why do you want to serve Bates Technical College students and community? Why do you want to serve specifically in this position?
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Do you have a Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education and a graduate degree ORA graduate degree from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the United States Department of Education?
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If you answered "Yes" to the previous question, please briefly describe your combination of education and experience that qualifies you for this position.
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Do you have experience in education that includes teaching adults, adult learning theory, teaching methods, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation, OR Two years of teaching experience in nursing education that demonstrates this type of preparation?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain how you meet this state requirement.
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Do you have five (5) years of experience as a registered nurse including two years of experience in nursing education?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain how you meet this state requirement.
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Do you have current knowledge of nursing practice at the practical nurse or associate degree program level as appropriate for this role?
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If you answered yes to the previous question, please explain how you meet this state requirement.
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By saying yes below, you are agreeing that you understand that all fields on the application must contain your actual work history and education in order for your application to be fairly screened. You further understand, if those areas are not completed, or you type "see resume," for example, your experience and/or education may not counted toward the minimum qualifications for this position and you may b
