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Covenant Village
Gastonia, North Carolina

Assistant Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Gastonia NC - GASTONIA, NC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Covenant Village is seeking an experienced, compassionate, and collaborative Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to help lead our nursing team and support the delivery of exceptional resident care.

The Assistant Director of Nursing serves as a key member of the nursing leadership team, partnering with the Director of Nursing to oversee clinical operations, regulatory compliance, staff development, and quality improvement initiatives.

This role is ideal for a nursing leader who is passionate about supporting staff, improving resident outcomes, and fostering a culture of excellence. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Position Summary The Assistant Director of Nursing assists in the planning, coordination, and oversight of nursing services to ensure high-quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

The ADON provides clinical leadership, supports daily nursing operations, assists with employee development, and serves as a resource to nursing staff, residents, and families.

Key

Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing with the overall management of nursing services and clinical operations. Provide leadership, coaching, and support to nursing staff. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and organizational policies.

Assist in hiring, onboarding, training, and evaluating nursing employees. Monitor quality measures, clinical outcomes, and resident satisfaction initiatives. Support staffing coordination and help maintain appropriate staffing levels. Participate in survey preparation, audits, and regulatory inspections.

Assist with infection prevention, risk management, and resident safety programs. Investigate concerns and collaborate on corrective actions when needed. Promote effective communication among residents, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary team members.

Serve as the Director of Nursing in their absence, as assigned. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } What We Offer Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package Paid time off Retirement plan Professional development and leadership growth opportunities Supportive team environment Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of residents and families Why Covenant Village?

At Covenant Village, we are committed to providing compassionate care and creating meaningful experiences for our residents.

We believe strong leaders create strong teams, and we are looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing who will inspire excellence, support employee development, and help ensure the highest standards of resident care. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Qualifications: a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Qualifications Required Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in good standing.

Minimum of three years of nursing experience. Prior supervisory or leadership experience in healthcare. Strong knowledge of nursing practices, regulations, and long-term care operations. Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to effectively manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Long-term care or skilled nursing experience.

Experience in a charge nurse, nurse manager, nurse supervisor, unit manager, or assistant director role. a { text-decoration: none; color: #464feb; } tr th, tr td { border: 1px solid #e6e6e6; } tr th { background-color: #f5f5f5; } Join our team and help make a difference every day. Apply today!

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing assists in the management of nursing services, clinical operations, and regulatory compliance to ensure high-quality resident care. This role also involves providing leadership and coaching to nursing staff while supporting quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) license and possess at least three years of nursing experience. Prior supervisory or leadership experience in a healthcare setting is required, with preference given to those with long-term care or skilled nursing backgrounds.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Team managementMentoring

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 54% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for North Carolina is 94.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.2% of North Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks38 jobs

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
24%
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
13%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Below most Nursing Leadership (RN) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 112 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Gastonia

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$277k
Typical market rent
$1,501/mo
Residents’ average commute
27 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 4.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Charlotte-Concord-Gastonia, NC-SC metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Covenant Village

Hospitals and Health Care
Gastonia, NC
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits package
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Professional development and leadership growth opportunities