Assistant Director of Nursing- Skilled Nursing

Registered Nurse Top 5% in Nursing Administration (RN)Full-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time · on-site
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

What We’re Looking For…

We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Assistant Director of Nursing to support the Director of Nursing in leading and overseeing nursing operations within our skilled nursing facility. This role is responsible for ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care while maintaining compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations. The Assistant Director of Nursing provides clinical and administrative oversight, supports staff education and development, leads infection prevention efforts, monitors quality measures, participates in surveys and audits, and collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams, residents, and families. The ideal candidate is a licensed Registered Nurse in Florida with strong leadership experience in long-term care, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to quality, safety, and teamwork.

What You’re Looking For…

One of the top 25 employers in Lee County, Shell Point boasts a caring and compassionate work environment where employees genuinely care for the residents they serve. It is an environment of kindness and dignity that sets us apart from the rest. With approximately 2,400 residents and more than 1,100 employees, Shell Point Retirement Community is the largest of its kind in the State of Florida and the second largest in the country. We believe, as our residents and employees do, that Shell Point is a truly unique place and may represent the smartest choice you can make for your future.

Employees mean everything to us which is why we strive to provide a total compensation package that is so much more than just a paycheck. In addition to pay, total compensation includes health and wellness plans, rewards and incentives, perks and paid time-off as well as an assortment of other benefits that aim to increase financial security, offer professional development, and promote a healthy, fulfilling life. We recognize that our continued and unparalleled success as one of the largest life care communities in the country is thanks to our team of dedicated, compassionate, and talented employees who choose to make Shell Point their second home. Our commitment is to offering them a great work environment with competitive pay, great benefits and perks.

  • Health & Wellness
  • Medical, Vision & Dental
  • FREE Onsite Health Clinic with FREE Generic Prescriptions
  • 403(b) with Company Match
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Group Term Life Insurance
  • Free Annual Flu Shot
  • Employee Assistance Program

Perks

  • Discounted Employee Café
  • Bridge Toll Reimbursement
  • Corporate Discounts
  • Tuition Discounts & Scholarships
  • Interest Free Emergency Loan Program
  • Referral Bonus

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Director of Nursing in leading nursing operations and ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care. Oversee clinical administration, staff development, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Requirements

Must be a licensed Registered Nurse in Florida with strong leadership experience in long-term care. Requires excellent communication skills and a commitment to safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical OversightQuality Measure MonitoringRegulatory ComplianceLong-term Care LeadershipInterdisciplinary Collaboration

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Director of Nursing- Skilled Nursing at Shell Point Retirement Community a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Administration (RN) — ranked against 583 active Nursing Administration (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Nursing Administration — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 14% are remote, 62% have no call, 82% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

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

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks40 jobs · 39 employers

401k / retirement match
83% this job
Sign-on bonus
33%
CME allowance
23%
Loan repayment
10%
Relocation assistance
3%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Nursing Administration (RN)

  • On-site

Living in Fort Myers

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$341k
Typical market rent
$1,745/mo
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.3
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Cape Coral-Fort Myers, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Shell Point Retirement Community

Hospitals and Health Care
Fort Myers, FL
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical
Vision
Dental
FREE Onsite Health Clinic with FREE Generic Prescriptions
403(b) with Company Match
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Group Term Life Insurance
Free Annual Flu Shot