Assistant Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Advance Your Nursing Leadership Career as an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) at Diversicare of Oak Ridge - Oak Ridge, TN.

DIVERSICARE OF OAK RIDGE100 Elmhurst DriveOak Ridge, TN 37830-7621

~ BONUS INCENTIVE PLAN an ongoing incentive plan for our valued ADNS's ~

Are you an experienced RN with a passion for leadership and a drive for excellence in healthcare? Diversicare, a leading provider of post-acute care services, invites you to take the next step in your nursing career as our Assistant Director of Nursing.

Why Choose Diversicare as an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)?

Leadership Opportunity: As our Assistant Director of Nursing, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of care and the future of our nursing department. Lead by example, inspire your team, and make a lasting impact on patient outcomes.

Career Growth: At Diversicare, we're committed to your professional development. With access to ongoing training, mentorship programs, and advancement opportunities, you'll have the support you need to advance your nursing career.

Supportive Team Environment: Join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals who share your passion for providing exceptional care. Experience a collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued, and your leadership is recognized.

Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive benefits package that includes competitive salary, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and more. We believe in investing in our employees' well-being so they can thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities

  • As our Assistant Director of Nursing, you'll have the opportunity to:
  • Lead and inspire our nursing team to ensure the highest standards of patient care and regulatory compliance.
  • Oversee staffing and training initiatives to foster a supportive and skilled nursing workforce.
  • Drive quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Play a key role in achieving our mission of providing exceptional care to our patients and residents.

Qualifications

  • Current RN license issued by the State Board of Nursing
  • Minimum of three years of nursing experience, with at least one year of supervisory experience
  • Strong leadership abilities, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to quality care
  • Experience in long-term care or skilled nursing facilities preferred
  • (EOE)

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Supervisory skills

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 30% are remote, 66% have no call, 78% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Tennessee is 91.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.6% of Tennessee clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Nursing Leadership RN by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNursing Leadership RN median $113k (middle half $97k–$135k)115 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingTennessee index 91.9US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Nursing Leadership listings in Tennessee7 active—live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
All nursing leadership listings in Tennessee146 active5,695 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 30% remote · 66% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusTennessee registered nurse listings (all specialties): 8% state a sign-on bonus · 0% offer loan repayment146 active listings, Nov 2026
New Nursing Leadership RN listings163 in the last 30 days185 the 30 days before (−12%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Tennessee figures use all nursing leaderships: too few Tennessee Nursing Leadership postings state pay.

Location & Logistics

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

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

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Salary Distribution

37 jobs · 33 employers
8
<$100k
16
$100k-120k
9
$120k-140k
3
$140k-160k
1
$162k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

26 jobs
401k / retirement match
100% this job
Sign-on bonus
23% this job
Loan repayment
15%
CME allowance
15%
PSLF eligible
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 30% of Nursing Leadership listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,187 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Diversicare Healthcare Services - Knoxville, TN logo

About Diversicare Healthcare Services - Knoxville, TN

Hospitals and Health Care
Franklin, Tennessee
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Bonus incentive plan
Competitive salary
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off

Living in Knoxville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$356k
Typical market rent
$1,701/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Knoxville, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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