Nurse Manager Jobs in Washington
Nurse Manager jobs in Washington are in strong demand, with consistent hiring across hospital systems, integrated health networks, and ambulatory care settings at every level from shift supervisor through senior nursing leadership. Seattle, Spokane, and Tacoma drive the bulk of openings, with major employers like UW Medicine, Providence Health and Services, and MultiCare Health System maintaining ongoing nurse manager pipelines. The most sought-after specialties in Washington are critical care, behavioral health, and perioperative services. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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DSHS Nurse Field Manager – Residential Care Services (RCS)
We are in search of a self-motivated, forward-thinking leader to fill a vital regional role in which their passion for partnering with people who need access to long-term services and support is displayed every day. Within the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA), our Nurse Field Manager will lead and support skilled and collaborative teams and thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Here, high-quality, person-centered service delivery is our mission.
Washington is a national leader in rebalancing long-term care, ensuring vulnerable individuals live safely in licensed and certified residential settings. The Residential Care Services (RCS) division sits at the center of that work. As Nurse Field Manager, you will manage a field unit to ensure efficient, effective, and clinical outcomes are met in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Over your first 6 to 12 months, your primary accomplishment will be creating a psychologically safe and trusting environment for your team and continuing to meet Federal and State expectations in execution of regulatory duties.
This is a rare opportunity to stretch and grow as a leader. You will learn to navigate a complex set of variables while shaping the quality of care that touches Washington's most vulnerable adults. This is a full-time opportunity based at the HCLA RCS Region 2 office in Lynnwood, Washington. Expect to work one to two days per week on-site to provide required office coverage.
Some of what you'll do
- Establish, develop, and sustain strong, trusting relationships with your field team, providers, and fellow Field Managers.
- Plan, lead, and organize your unit's master calendar for full inspections, complaint investigations, and quality activities.
- Balance complex variables and utilize your team’s unique understanding of individual providers when developing schedules that fit unit needs and regulatory standards.
- Assess and exercise expert clinical judgment on healthcare findings submitted by staff, serving as a medical resource for allied health managers.
- Proofread and edit team reports to ensure observations are outcome-based, accurate, and written in "plain talk" language.
- Stay continuously up to date with shifting state and federal regulations, as well as the specialized computer programs used to execute your work.
Who should apply?
Professionals with:
- An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
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One of the following education and experience pathways:
- A master’s degree in nursing (preferred) and at least 3 years of leadership experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) setting.
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing and at least 5 years of leadership experience in an LTC setting.
- An associate’s degree in nursing and at least 7 years of leadership experience in an LTC setting.
We are especially interested in applicants with:
- Demonstrated ability to utilize professional communication techniques to foster a safe, inclusive, and listening environment where team opinions are valued.
- A current Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) qualification, or a strong willingness and dedication to obtain it quickly upon hire.
- Direct experience working with geriatrics, developmental disabilities, mental illness, and long-term care provider frameworks.
- Experience managing and training a professional team of 8 to 15 staff members while navigating collective bargaining agreements.
- Excellent diplomatic skills to interact with the Assistant Attorney General’s office, compliance specialists, and external stakeholders.
Questions?
Please contact the recruiter at jourdan.kovacs@dshs.wa.gov and reference 06346.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
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Description
DSHS Nurse Field Manager – Residential Care Services (RCS)
We are in search of a self-motivated, forward-thinking leader to fill a vital regional role in which their passion for partnering with people who need access to long-term services and support is displayed every day. Within the Home and Community Living Administration (HCLA), our Nurse Field Manager will lead and support skilled and collaborative teams and thrive in a collaborative and inclusive environment. Here, high-quality, person-centered service delivery is our mission.
Washington is a national leader in rebalancing long-term care, ensuring vulnerable individuals live safely in licensed and certified residential settings. The Residential Care Services (RCS) division sits at the center of that work. As Nurse Field Manager, you will manage a field unit to ensure efficient, effective, and clinical outcomes are met in accordance with state and federal guidelines. Over your first 6 to 12 months, your primary accomplishment will be creating a psychologically safe and trusting environment for your team and continuing to meet Federal and State expectations in execution of regulatory duties.
This is a rare opportunity to stretch and grow as a leader. You will learn to navigate a complex set of variables while shaping the quality of care that touches Washington's most vulnerable adults. This is a full-time opportunity based at the HCLA RCS Region 2 office in Lynnwood, Washington. Expect to work one to two days per week on-site to provide required office coverage.
Some of what you'll do
- Establish, develop, and sustain strong, trusting relationships with your field team, providers, and fellow Field Managers.
- Plan, lead, and organize your unit's master calendar for full inspections, complaint investigations, and quality activities.
- Balance complex variables and utilize your team’s unique understanding of individual providers when developing schedules that fit unit needs and regulatory standards.
- Assess and exercise expert clinical judgment on healthcare findings submitted by staff, serving as a medical resource for allied health managers.
- Proofread and edit team reports to ensure observations are outcome-based, accurate, and written in "plain talk" language.
- Stay continuously up to date with shifting state and federal regulations, as well as the specialized computer programs used to execute your work.
Who should apply?
Professionals with:
- An active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in Washington State.
-
One of the following education and experience pathways:
- A master’s degree in nursing (preferred) and at least 3 years of leadership experience in a Long-Term Care (LTC) setting.
- A bachelor’s degree in nursing and at least 5 years of leadership experience in an LTC setting.
- An associate’s degree in nursing and at least 7 years of leadership experience in an LTC setting.
We are especially interested in applicants with:
- Demonstrated ability to utilize professional communication techniques to foster a safe, inclusive, and listening environment where team opinions are valued.
- A current Surveyor Minimum Qualifications Test (SMQT) qualification, or a strong willingness and dedication to obtain it quickly upon hire.
- Direct experience working with geriatrics, developmental disabilities, mental illness, and long-term care provider frameworks.
- Experience managing and training a professional team of 8 to 15 staff members while navigating collective bargaining agreements.
- Excellent diplomatic skills to interact with the Assistant Attorney General’s office, compliance specialists, and external stakeholders.
Questions?
Please contact the recruiter at jourdan.kovacs@dshs.wa.gov and reference 06346.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA+ individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.Supplemental Information
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nepotism) Disclosure: If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader). Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.
E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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What Washington Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in nurse manager jobs across Washington.
- Active registered nurse license issued or recognized by the Washington State Department of Health
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required, with Master of Science in Nursing preferred for senior positions
- Minimum two to five years of clinical nursing experience in the relevant specialty area
- Prior charge nurse, team lead, or supervisory experience in a Washington or comparable acute care setting
- Current BLS certification and role-specific credentials such as CCRN or CEN depending on unit
- Demonstrated experience with staffing, budgeting, and performance management in a healthcare environment
Nurse Manager Jobs in Washington: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a nurse manager in Washington?
To become a nurse manager in Washington, you need an active registered nurse license issued by the Washington State Department of Health, which requires passing the NCLEX-RN. Most Washington employers expect a Bachelor of Science in Nursing at minimum, and many prefer a Master of Science in Nursing for managerial roles. Beyond licensure, you typically need clinical experience followed by a charge nurse or team lead role before stepping into nurse manager responsibilities.
Which companies hire nurse managers in Washington?
Employers hiring nurse managers in Washington right now include Professional Case Management, Sea Mar Community Health Centers, and University Of Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Washington's integrated health systems and regional medical centers tend to post nurse manager openings year-round across inpatient, outpatient, and specialty care units.
Which Washington cities have the most nurse manager jobs?
Seattle, Tacoma, and Yakima have the most nurse manager openings in Washington. Seattle anchors the market through its concentration of large academic medical centers and regional health system headquarters, while Spokane and Tacoma generate steady openings through their own hospital campuses, multisite health networks, and the populations they serve across eastern Washington and the South Sound region.
Are there remote nurse manager jobs in Washington?
Yes, but they're rare. Nurse manager roles are inherently on-site because they require direct oversight of clinical staff, unit operations, and patient care environments. About 45% of nurse manager openings tied to Washington are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those positions typically involve administrative, case management, or utilization review functions where hands-on floor presence is not required.
How can I get hired as a nurse manager in Washington with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a charge nurse or clinical lead role first, then transitioning into management after building supervisory experience. Large Washington systems like UW Medicine and Providence Health and Services offer new graduate residency programs that build the clinical foundation needed for leadership tracks. Pursuing a BSN if you hold an associate degree and earning a credential in your specialty area both strengthen your profile for Washington employers looking to develop internal nurse manager candidates.
Where can I find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Washington?
You can find and apply to nurse manager jobs in Washington on Migrate Mate, which lists current Washington openings across hospital systems, ambulatory care, and specialty practices. Find roles that fit your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the employer.
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