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Diversicare Cleveland
Cleveland, Tennessee

Assistant Director of Nursing

Registered NurseFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Advance Your Nursing Leadership Career as an Assistant Director of Nursing (RN)!
  • COPPER BASIN 166 Industrial DriveDucktown, TN 37326

~ 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

Staffing managementClinical supervision

Nursing Leadership — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 50 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 62% 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).

Location & Logistics

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

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Salary Distribution38 jobs · 35 employers

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$135k-155k
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$155k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks30 jobs

401k / retirement match
97% this job
Sign-on bonus
13% this job
Loan repayment
13%
CME allowance
13%
Relocation assistance
3%

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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.

Living in Cleveland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$325k
Typical market rent
$1,400/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
88.1
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 · Cleveland, TN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Diversicare Cleveland

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