Assistant Director of Nursing

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

Listed compensation

$105K - $115K

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

Job Description

  • Salary Range: $105,000.00 - $115,000.00 Salary/year
  • Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Reports To: Director of Nursing FLSA Status: Exempt Join Our Leadership Team! Are you a compassionate nursing leader who is passionate about delivering exceptional resident care while developing and supporting a high-performing team? We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to partner with our Director of Nursing in leading clinical operations and promoting a culture of excellence, account
  • ability, and teamwork. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a skilled nursing and long-term care environment where quality care and employee engagement are top priorities. What You'll Do As the Assistant Director of Nursing, you will collaborate closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure the delivery of high-quality resident care while supporting the daily operations of the nursing department.

Responsibilities include: Assist in the leadership, super

  • vision, and daily operations of the nursing department. Conduct daily clinical rounds to monitor resident care, assess nursing practices, and implement appropriate interventions. Recruit, interview, onboard, mentor, and evaluate nursing team members. Coordinate orientation programs, staff education, and ongoing in-service training while maintaining accurate education records. Promote a positive, collaborative, and resident-centered work environment. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, local, and company regulations governing long-term care. Participate in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) initiatives to continuously improve clinical outcomes. Support and oversee the Infection Prevention and Control Program, ensuring compliance with established protocols. Foster a culture of safety by promoting compliance with workplace safety standards, including fire and back safety. Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, pharmacies, laboratory services, therapy providers, and interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated resident care. Build strong relationships with residents, families, staff, physicians, and visitors through exceptional customer service and professional communication. Assist with implementing new clinical programs, policies, and best practices. Investigate accidents, incidents, resident concerns, and abuse or neglect allegations, ensuring timely reporting, documentation, and follow-up in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure required notifications are made to physicians, families, regulatory agencies, and facility leadership. Assist the Director of Nursing with employee performance management, coaching, and annual evaluations. Help develop staffing plans and schedules to maintain safe, effective 24-hour nursing coverage. What We're Looking For The ideal candidate is: A strong clinical leader with excellent critical thinking and decision-making skills. Passionate about mentoring and developing nursing staff. Knowledgeable of long-term care regulations and nursing best practices. Highly organized with exceptional communication and leadership abilities. Committed to providing outstanding resident-centered care. Able to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment while maintaining professionalism and compassion.

Why Join Us? We believe our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a supportive leadership team, opportunities for professional growth, and a workplace where your expertise truly makes a difference in the lives of our residents and staff. If you're ready to take the next step in your nursing leadership career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to excellence in long-term care.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing with the Virginia Department of Health Professions. Current CPR certification. Previous nursing leadership, management, or supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills. Thorough knowledge of long-term care regulations and standards of nursing practice. Excellent leadership, organizational, communication, and customer service skills. Experience with electronic health records (EHR) and clinical documentation systems is preferred. The ability to effectively lead teams, manage multiple priorities, and foster a positive workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Nursing to lead clinical operations and supervise the daily activities of the nursing department. Ensure high-quality resident care through clinical rounds, staff mentoring, and compliance with healthcare regulations.

Requirements

Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) licensed in Virginia with current CPR certification. Previous nursing leadership experience and thorough knowledge of long-term care regulations are strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipNursing ManagementRegulatory CompliancePatient Care CoordinationInfection ControlStaff Scheduling

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Assistant Director of Nursing at COMMONWEALTH CARE OF ROANOKE a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Nursing Leadership (RN) — ranked against 80 active Nursing Leadership (RN) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 48 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 54% have no call, 83% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$110k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $109k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
22%
Loan repayment
22%

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Work-life snapshot

6.6/ 10
Listing-based score

Top 5% in Nursing Leadership (RN)

  • On-site

Living in Manassas

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$475k
Typical market rent
$2,178/mo
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Commonwealth Care of Roanoke

Hospitals and Health Care
Roanoke, Virginia
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Supportive leadership team
Opportunities for professional growth