How much does an Assistant Director Of Nursing make in the United States? The average Assistant Director Of Nursing salary in the United States is $80,847 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $73,951 and $88,980. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Assistant Director Of Nursing Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $67,674 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $73,951 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $80,847 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $88,980 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Assistant Director Of Nursing Salary $96,385 US March 26, 2024
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What is an Assistant Director Of Nursing ?

A director of nursing (DON) is a registered nurse who supervises the care of all the patients at a health care facility. The director of nursing has special training beyond the training of a staff nurse for the position that pertains to health care management, and in some places, a director of nursing must hold a special license in order to be employed in that capacity. The director of nursing is one of up to seven directors at a typical health care facility. The other are the directors of food (or dietary) services, social work, activities, business management, housekeeping/laundry, and main...

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Valle Verde - a HumanGood community - Santa Barbara , CA
Valle Verde in Santa Barbara, recently named "Best Continuing Care Retirement Community in the U.S." by Newsweek magazine, and one of 13 HumanGood communities named "Best Nursing Homes 2024" by U.S. News & World Report is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) for its Skilled Nursing team. The ADON assists the Director of Nursing (DON) to plan, lead, organize, and evaluate nursing services that meet the total needs of our residents. S/he ensures an efficient health facility operation in cooperation with other departments and provides care in accordance with our “Philosophy for Person-Directed Care.” Annual Salary: $119,000 to $134,000 (Depending on Experience) Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Participating actively in clinical staff training and development Assisting the DON in building and sustaining a world-class nursing team Supervising/making daily rounds with floor nurses, ensuring appropriate and necessary resident care is provided at
- 1 day ago
Vi Living - San Diego , CA
Overview: Vi is recognized as a Great Place to Work and one of Glassdoor's 100 Best Companies to work for. Learn from the best and accelerate your career with Vi. What We Offer: Competitive pay Exceptional benefits Generous Paid Time Off - start accruing on day one 401k with company match Paid maternity and paternity benefits Award-winning training and development Tuition Reimbursement Luxury work environment Meaningful and rewarding work Responsibilities: Assistant Director of Nursing The candidate selected for this dynamic role will oversee all aspects of care and services provided in the Care Center, which includes assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing. As a natural leader, the professional serving as Assistant Director of Nursing will supervise the nursing staff and support the Director of Nursing with clinical, financial, human resource, and quality assurance/performance improvement activities. Qualifications: Qualified applicants are required to possess 3 years of
- 1 day ago
Touchstone Communities - Alamo , TX
The Heights of Alamo - Alamo, TX RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Must have a current and valid Texas RN nursing license or a current and valid RN nursing license from a Compact Party State and have at least 2 years long term care experience. Here’s what’s in it for YOU! A place where your voice matters Competitive compensation and benefit package Paycheck advances Tuition Reimbursement 401(k) matching Accrue paid time off starting day 1 Numerous bonus opportunities Touchstone Emergency Assistance Foundation Grants Make Lives Better. Be a part of something meaningful: The Touchstone Experience. If your purpose is to Make Lives Better, we welcome you to Join Team Touchstone today and be part of something meaningful. Touchstone is committed to bringing a Best In Class Healthcare Experience to our Patients, Residents and Veterans. Compassionate team members are the key to revealing our vision to be the leading post-acute healthcare solution in the markets we serve. If you desire to
- 2 days ago
Touchstone Communities - Big Spring , TX
Lamun-Lusk-Sanchez Texas State Veterans Home RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Must have a current and valid Texas RN nursing license or a current and valid RN nursing license from a Compact Party State and have at least 2 years long term care experience. Here’s what’s in it for YOU! A place where your voice matters Competitive compensation and benefit package Paycheck advances Tuition Reimbursement 401(k) matching Accrue paid time off starting day 1 Numerous bonus opportunities Touchstone Emergency Assistance Foundation Grants Make Lives Better. Be a part of something meaningful: The Touchstone Experience. If your purpose is to Make Lives Better, we welcome you to Join Team Touchstone today and be part of something meaningful. Touchstone is committed to bringing a Best In Class Healthcare Experience to our Patients, Residents and Veterans. Compassionate team members are the key to revealing our vision to be the leading post-acute healthcare solution in the markets we serve. If y
- 2 days ago
Touchstone Communities - San Antonio , TX
STONE OAK CARE CENTER RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) Must have a current and valid Texas RN nursing license or a current and valid RN nursing license from a Compact Party State and have at least 2 years long term care experience. Here’s what’s in it for YOU! A place where your voice matters Competitive compensation and benefit package Paycheck advances Tuition Reimbursement 401(k) matching Accrue paid time off starting day 1 Numerous bonus opportunities Touchstone Emergency Assistance Foundation Grants Make Lives Better. Be a part of something meaningful: The Touchstone Experience. If your purpose is to Make Lives Better, we welcome you to Join Team Touchstone today and be part of something meaningful. Touchstone is committed to bringing a Best In Class Healthcare Experience to our Patients, Residents and Veterans. Compassionate team members are the key to revealing our vision to be the leading post-acute healthcare solution in the markets we serve. If you desire to be part of
- 4 days ago
St. Elizabeth Healthcare - Delphi , IN
JOIN TEAM TRILOGY: Our Assistant Directors of Nursing love Trilogy for the stability, meaningful work, and great team. If you're looking to lead as an ADON, Trilogy is where you belong! Hi! We're glad you're thinking about joining us. Trilogy is a great place for Assistant Directors of Nursing. We're a close-knit team that's walking the walk when it comes to caring for our residents. One of the things we enjoy most is coming together to make people smile and giving residents' families peace of mind. Our commitment to better care makes this an exciting opportunity for you to step into a leadership role and help us build a truly inspiring nursing practice. Working in long-term care offers rewards you won't find anywhere else: an unparalleled sense of stability, a chance to build lasting relationships, great pay, and did we mention amazing benefits! People support your growth here and there's a team spirit that makes the tough days a whole lot easier. That's Trilogy. The best place you've
- 4 days ago

Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Nursing Supervisor - Nursing Home

    3 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

  2. This Job:

    Assistant Director Of Nursing

    3 - 5 years experience
    JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent

  3. Up a level:

    Head Nurse - Nursing Home

    5 + years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Skills associated with Assistant Director Of Nursing: Long Term Care, Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Resident