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Lutheran Services Carolinas
Asheville, North Carolina

Assistant Director of Nursing

Registered Nurse Above average in Nursing Administration (RN)No weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$43-$46/hr

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

  • Salary Range: $43.00 - $46.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob 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 Requirements 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 LeadershipClinical AssessmentStaff SupervisionRegulatory CompliancePatient AdvocacyInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 62% have no call, 84% 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).

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

3.9/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Nursing Administration (RN)

A signal to investigate—not a guarantee about the workplace.

  • No weekends
  • Includes call

Living in Asheville

  • Median 3-bed home ≈ 5.1× annual pay
  • Typical rent ≈ 23% of gross pay
  • Residents' average commute 18 min
  • State income tax up to 4.8%

Zillow 3-bed ZHVI/ZORI 2026-08 · Census ACS 2023 5-year. City-level figures for Asheville; pay comparison uses the listing's gross annual figure. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Lutheran Services Carolinas

Individual and Family Services
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free Medical Insurance Option ($0 Premium)
Medical Insurance
PTO
Additional $2/hour if Opt Out of Benefits