Gastonia Health & Rehab Center

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

$90,000 - $97,000 / year

Join a team where compassion meets excellence - we're dedicated to delivering heartfelt care and making a meaningful difference in every patient's life!

We’ve been recognized by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group as one of America’s Most Admired Workplaces for 2026!

Advantages: 

  • On Demand Pay – Get paid tomorrow for work done today!
  • Or choose our Weekly Pay option!
  • Grow Into a Leadership Role – Training Provided to Become a Director of Nursing (DON)!
  • Exceptional PTO & Benefits – Enjoy a generous paid time off plan and a robust benefits package that supports your well-being.
  • Tuition Assistance – Invest in your future with educational opportunities that help you advance your career.
  • Strong, Supportive Leadership – Be a part of a stable management team committed to excellence in customer service and staff development.
  • Dedicated Team Culture – Work alongside passionate professionals who care deeply about making a difference.

Benefits and Perks*:

  • DAILY Pay!
  • Benefit eligibility the first of the month following 30 days
  • Comprehensive benefit packages including medical, dental, and vision, and more. Health Savings Account available with employer contribution.
  • 401K through Fidelity
  • Employer-paid life insurance (FT employees)
  • Robust Employee Assistance Program
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Educational, leadership, and tuition opportunities
  • Various discount programs offered, including discounted childcare programs through KinderCare
  • Wellness programs offered through WebMD
  • Employee recognition programs
  • Culture of employees creating an IMPACT!

Position Summary: 

The primary function of the Assistant Director of Nursing is to assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, managing, and directing the day-to-day functions of the SNF Nursing Service Department in accordance with current federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations that govern the facility. The Assistant Director of Nursing will work alongside the Director of Nursing with the Administrator and the Medical Director to ensure the highest degree of quality of care is maintained for each resident at all times. Follows all health, sanitary and infection control policies and maintains established standards of practice set forth by the facility's administration and Nursing Policies and Procedures.

Education/Qualifications: 

  • Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN within the state in which you work or licensed as an LPN if the state you operate in allows. 
  • Minimum two (2) years of experience in a supervisory role in a hospital, nursing facility or other related healthcare facility, preferably in long term care. 
  • Must possess basic computer skills and ability to navigate through various software programs, including electronic health record software.

Shift & Wage:

  • Full-Time Opportunity Available
  • Shifts Needed: Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00p
  • Salary: $90,000 - $97,000 per year

*Program details can vary amongst buildings. Please see HR for the facility-specific benefit plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons shall have the opportunity to be considered for employment without regard to their actual or perceived gender, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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