Assistant Director of Nursing
Listed compensation
$43-$46/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
- Job Location: Aston Park Health Care Center, Inc - Asheville, NC 28806
- Position Type: Full Time
- Salary Range: $43.00 - $46.00 Hourly
- Travel Percentage: None
- Job Shift: Any
- Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) Opportunity at Aston Park Lutheran Services Carolinas (LSC) is a nonprofit organization providing high-quality senior services across North Carolina. Through senior living communities, healthcare, and supportive services, LSC is committed to person-centered care that promotes dignity, well-being, and abundant living for older adults. Aston Park in Asheville, NC is a vibrant, resident-centered community committed to enriching the lives of older adults. Our team works together to inspire joy, purpose, and engagement every day, and we are looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing to join our caring team Position Details Pay rate: $43 - $46 per hr. (based on long term care experience)
- Schedule: Full time Monday–Friday, with rotating on call requirements Additional $2/hour if teammate opts out of benefits Benefit eligibility (medical, PTO, etc.) start after 30 days Free medical insurance option ($0 premium)
Position Summary The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) works with the Director of Nursing to support person-centered resident care in alignment with LSC’s philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards.
The ADON serves as a leader and role model for nursing personnel and assumes responsibility for the Director of Nursing’s duties in their absence or as assigned. Maintain a set schedule and participate in on-call responsibilities, including a proportionate share of 24-hour call.
Help establish, interpret, and implement nursing service philosophy, objectives, policies, and procedures. Supervise nursing personnel to ensure high-quality resident care. Serve on facility committees, including the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee, as assigned.
Collaborate with physicians, consultants, and interdisciplinary teammates to support residents’ physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs. Act as a liaison with licensed personnel for consultation and decision-making. Conduct daily rounds, nursing observations, and assessments as indicated.
Demonstrate knowledge of emergency care, disaster and evacuation procedures, and safety programs. Perform the duties of Nursing Supervisor, Charge Nurse, Staff Nurse, or Director of Nursing when required.
Ensure compliance with current state and federal regulations, as well as LSC policies, procedures, and philosophies. Participate in nursing department staffing, interviewing, hiring, coaching, evaluations, and disciplinary processes as needed.
Monitor the restorative nursing, infection control, and QAPI programs as assigned. Participate in required educational programs. Reflect LSC’s mission, vision, values, and customer service standards in daily interactions. Complete other assigned duties necessary for the orderly operation of the facility.
Qualifications Registered Nurse graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Minimum of two years of geriatric care and supervisory experience preferred. Work Environment and Physical
Push, pull, or lift up to 35 pounds, with occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Stand or walk for extended periods, with occasional bending and reaching. Assist with repositioning and transferring residents while following safe lifting procedures.
Join Our Team This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive senior living community through Lutheran Services Carolinas. At Aston Park, your leadership, clinical expertise, and dedication will help create a meaningful difference in the lives of residents and teammates. Apply today to become part of the Aston Park family.
Qualifications
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Director of Nursing supports person-centered resident care and supervises nursing personnel to ensure high-quality service. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and assume the Director of Nursing's duties in their absence.
Requirements
Candidates must be a Registered Nurse graduate from an accredited school of nursing. A minimum of two years of geriatric care and supervisory experience is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 44% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$45k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $47k in an average-cost state. 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · above average in nursing leadership | ranked against 1,187 Nursing Leadership listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $43k–$46k | Nursing Leadership median $100k (middle half $80k–$109k)12 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$47k in purchasing power | North Carolina index 94.3 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nursing Administration listings in North Carolina | 17 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All nursing leadership listings in North Carolina | 192 active | 5,771 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 44% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | North Carolina registered nurse listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $15k) · 3% offer loan repayment192 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Nursing Administration listings | 81 in the last 30 days | 66 the 30 days before (+23%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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