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North Auburn Health
Auburn, Washington

Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADON)

Registered NurseFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110k-$120k

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Job Description

  • Position: ADON/IP
  • Pay Range: $110,000-$120,000 DOE
  • Location: North Auburn Care, 2830 I St. NE, Auburn, WA 98002

About Us

At North Auburn Care (a Caldera Care facility), we are dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment that feels like home. Our building is newly remodeled, new management, and offer set schedules. Our commitment to our residents is exemplified by our team of compassionate employees.

We take pride in providing top-notch care, delivering the highest standards of excellence. When a loved one comes to our facility, they will be well cared for, will feel heard, and will know that they matter. We strongly believe that the key to this is through our incredible staff! Come join our amazing team!

What You Will Do

  • Under the supervision of the DON, you'll assume responsibility and accountability for assigned core programs
  • Responsible for all infection control monitoring, tracking, and prevention

Primary Staff Development/educator

  • Make frequent rounds to ensure nursing staff are following their assigned duties and redirect as necessary
  • Ensure the nursing stations are well organized, cleaned, and stocked appropriately
  • Participate in development and implementation of resident specific care plans
  • Any other tasks as directed by the DON

Must Have

  • Current Washington RN license without any enforcement action against it
  • Minimum one year in a supervisory role in a skilled nursing setting preferred
  • Caldera Cares for you!
  • Competitive pay scale
  • Full benefits package - Medical, Dental, and Vision
  • 401k
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time off
  • Grow with Caldera
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Clinical Scholarships
  • Continued Education
  • Leadership Training
  • Scholarship Programs

Pay Transparency Statement

Compensation for roles at North Auburn Care varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by state and local law, North Auburn Care provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that North Auburn Care expects to pay for roles they may be hired in Washington, as stated below:

Pay Range: $110,000-$120,000 DOE

Key Responsibilities

The Assistant Director of Nursing Services is responsible for infection control monitoring, staff development, and ensuring nursing staff adhere to assigned duties. They also participate in the development and implementation of resident-specific care plans.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a current Washington RN license without enforcement actions. A minimum of one year in a supervisory role within a skilled nursing setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Nursing SupervisionCare PlanningClinical LeadershipRegulatory ComplianceStaff EducationPatient Care

Long-Term Care Nursing — Registered Nurse Career Context

Of the 42 active Nursing Leadership listings this role was benchmarked against, 31% are remote, 60% have no call, 86% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $107k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$115k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.

Top Registered Nurse Jobs

22 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution22 jobs · 17 employers

7
<$115k
7
$115k-140k
4
$140k-165k
2
$165k-190k
2
$190k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks18 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
100% this job
CME allowance
22%
Loan repayment
17%
Sign-on bonus
6%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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#3

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#4

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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.

  • On-site

Living in Auburn

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$554k≈ 5.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,001/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
31 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.1
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 · Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401k
Life and Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Clinical Scholarships
Continued Education
Leadership Training