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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON/ADCS)

Aviata at the Gardens

Tallahassee, Florida

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Posted Jul 30, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 2, 2026

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Assistant Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Clinical Services (ADON/ADCS) at Aviata at the Gardens in Tallahassee, FL. The role involves leading the nursing team to provide high-quality care to residents, providing ongoing education, mentorship, and leadership development to clinical management and clinicians, and assisting in the implementation of policies and procedures. Responsibilities include participating in nursing department goals, monitoring compliance with policies and regulatory guidelines, recruiting and retaining qualified nursing staff, collaborating with department heads, assisting with documentation systems, and providing direct resident care as needed.

Requirements

  • Current, unencumbered, active state license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN)
  • RN Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Current CPR certification
  • Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population
  • Minimum of one (1) year of management experience

Benefits

  • Competitive pay
  • Holiday pay
  • Paid time off (PTO) program
  • Access to online learning 24/7 for licensure requirements and personal and professional development
  • 401k with a match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance for the entire family
  • Sign-On Bonus of $2,500 ($625 after 30, 60, 90, and 120 days following employment)

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Aviata at the Gardens
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Aviata at the Gardens is in Tallahassee, Florida 32308. If you are deciding whether to apply, you would be practicing in a state with no state income tax and full Nurse Licensure Compact participation, which matters if you are relocating…

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  • Located in Tallahassee, Florida 32308
  • Florida charges no state income tax
  • Florida is a Nurse Licensure Compact state

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Living in Tallahassee, FL

Tallahassee blends capital-city energy with college-town spirit, home to Florida State and Florida A&M universities. Leafy canopied roads and rolling hills—rare in Florida—give Florida's panhandle capital a distinctly Southern, laid-back feel. It's a mid-sized city where government, education, and healthcare intersect, offering nurses a slower pace with genuine community ties.

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Metro price level · Tallahassee area
93.9
6% below the national average
Median gross rent
$1,293/mo
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