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Assistant Director of Nursing

American Medical Associates

Kingsport, Tennessee

$100,000 - $120,000 a year

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RNLong-term careSkilled nursing

Posted Aug 2, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

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Salary Range: $100K to $120K per year

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Assistant Director of Nursing needed for Nursing Home! Located in Kingsport, TN Salary Range: $100K to $120K per year *Depending on Experience* Requirements of the Assistant Director of Nursing Must have a current Tennessee RN license Must have experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing in long-term care/ skilled nursing facility Staff training with clinical staff Must have strong leadership skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing: Ensure that all nursing personnel in our facility comply with established standards, practices and regulatory requirements for the highest quality of resident care. Support the development and implementation of nursing department budgets in coordination with the facility administration. Implementing compliance and quality improvement policies, programs and procedures. Function as a Staff Development Coordinator for the facility; maintaining regulatory compliance for education for all departments. Function as Employee Health nurse; maintaining employee health records per state and federal regulations.

Requirements

  • Current Tennessee RN license
  • Experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing in long-term care/skilled nursing facility
  • Staff training with clinical staff
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Nursing policy compliance
  • Developing nurse training programs as a nurse administrator
  • Nursing department supervision

About the employer

American Medical Associates
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You are looking at American Medical Associates in Nashville. On paper right now, the concrete detail is thin: pay, unit texture, scheduling, and growth programs are not in the validated facts yet, so those answers would come from the hiring…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Based in Nashville
  • Several other health employers operate in the same market, including Ascension, TriStar Centennial, and Vanderbilt
  • Vanderbilt nearby shows a $75 median hourly figure you can use as a market reference

What reviewers flag

  • No usable pay data from this employer's postings yet
  • Union status unknown
  • No residency, tuition support, loan help, or career ladder described in current facts

Living in Kingsport, TN

Kingsport sits in Tennessee's scenic Tri-Cities region along the Holston River, where Appalachian foothills meet small-city charm. Outdoor lovers enjoy nearby Bays Mountain Park, while a relaxed pace of life suits nurses seeking a quieter community with easy access to Northeast Tennessee's natural beauty.

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Metro price level · Kingsport area
86.4
14% below the national average
Median gross rent
$907/mo
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