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Rocky Top
Rocky Top, Tennessee

Assistant Director of Nursing (Behavioral Health)

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Advance Your Nursing Leadership Career as an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) at Rocky Top Behavioral Health
  • 210 Industrial Park Drive
  • Rocky Top, TN 37769

Are you an experienced RN with a passion for leadership and a drive for excellence in healthcare? Diversicare, a leading provider of post-acute care services, invites you to take the next step in your nursing career as our Assistant Director of Nursing.

Why Choose Diversicare as an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)?

Leadership Opportunity: As our Assistant Director of Nursing, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of care and the future of our nursing department. Lead by example, inspire your team, and make a lasting impact on patient outcomes.

Career Growth: At Diversicare, we're committed to your professional development. With access to ongoing training, mentorship programs, and advancement opportunities, you'll have the support you need to advance your nursing career.

Supportive Team Environment: Join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who share your passion for providing exceptional care. Experience a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued, and your leadership is recognized.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. We believe in investing in our employees' well-being so they can thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

  • As our Assistant Director of Nursing, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Lead and inspire our nursing team to ensure the highest standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee staffing and training initiatives to foster a supportive and skilled nursing workforce.
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Play a key role in achieving our mission of providing exceptional care to our patients and residents.

Qualifications

  • Current RN license issued by the State Board of Nursing
  • Minimum of three years of nursing experience, with at least one year of supervisory experience
  • Strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to quality care
  • Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities preferred
  • (EOE)

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Staffing managementTeam mentorship

Behavioral Health — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Nursing Leadership jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNursing Leadership median $118k (middle half $99k–$135k)106 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Tennessee172 active5,931 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 28% remote · 56% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedTennessee Registered Nurse listings: 10% state a sign-on bonus · <1% offer loan repayment172 active listings, Nov 2026
New Behavioral Health listings860 in the last 30 days551 the 30 days before (+56%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Location & Logistics

Tennessee has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Salary Distribution

43 jobs · 34 employers
12
<$100k
13
$100k-120k
10
$120k-140k
8
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
14%
Sign-on bonus
10%
Loan repayment
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% 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 Rocky Top

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) Retirement Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off

Living in Rocky Top

Median resident rent
$690/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.