Director of Inpatient Services - RN

Job Description

Job Description

Eastern Washington | $135,000–$165,000 | Relocation Assistance Available

Excellent Nursing Leadership Opportunity with a Critical Access Hospital!

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Director of Inpatient Services to join a well-established, 25-bed Critical Access Hospital in Eastern Washington.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong nursing leader who enjoys working in a close-knit hospital environment, building successful teams, improving operational efficiency, and making a meaningful impact on patient care.

Position Highlights

• Compensation: $135,000–$165,000 annually, based on experience
• Relocation Assistance: Available
• Facility: 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
• Leadership: Reports directly to the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO)
• Team: Oversight of approximately 20 FTEs
• Departments: Medical/Surgical, Birth Center, and Case Management
• Location: Eastern Washington

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and operational oversight for inpatient nursing services
• Lead, mentor, and develop nursing staff across multiple departments
• Promote teamwork, collaboration, and communication between departments
• Drive operational efficiency, quality improvement, and patient satisfaction
• Ensure high standards of patient care, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Work closely with hospital leadership to support organizational goals

Qualifications

• Active RN license or eligibility for Washington licensure
• 3–5 years of nursing leadership experience in an acute care hospital setting preferred
• Strong clinical and operational leadership skills
• Experience managing nursing teams and improving departmental performance
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and team-building abilities
• Critical Access Hospital or rural healthcare experience is a plus

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Excellent Compensation: $135K–$165K in an affordable, low-cost-of-living area
• Leadership Impact: Opportunity to make a real difference in a community hospital
• Supportive Environment: Work closely with hospital leadership and a dedicated clinical team
• Relocation Assistance: Available for qualified candidates
• Quality of Life: Enjoy a safe, welcoming small-town community with charming downtown restaurants, outdoor recreation, and a relaxed pace of life
• Convenient Access: Within reach of Spokane, Pullman/Lewiston, and the Tri-Cities/Kennewick area, with nearby higher education and airport access