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Assistant Director of Nursing

Acclaim Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Jersey City, New Jersey

$125k–$140k/yr

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RNLong-term careWound CareSkilled Nursing

Posted Jul 26, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026

What the posting states

Base pay
$125k–$140k/yr

Worth asking

  • Which shift, weekend, holiday, or call differentials apply?
  • Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday, call, and rotation requirements?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?

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About this role

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) at Acclaim Rehab and Nursing Center in Jersey City, NJ. Full-Time position with salary of $125,000 – $140,000 annually. Key clinical leadership role focused on fostering a culture of quality, safety, and collaboration in a skilled nursing facility. Responsibilities include fostering a safe care environment, providing leadership and mentorship to nursing staff, overseeing day-to-day clinical operations, serving as a liaison between nursing staff, residents, families, and facility leadership, resolving clinical concerns, participating in wound care rounds, assisting with state surveys and regulatory compliance, and promoting team-oriented work culture.

Skills for this role

Nursing policy complianceNursing department supervisionPatient question and concern managementQuality of careNursing team managementPatient complaint handlingPatient safetyHealthcare infection prevention and controlTeam developmentClinical staff mentoringCare plan developmentWound care

Requirements

  • Active New Jersey RN license in good standing
  • Active New Jersey RN license in good standing
  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
  • Minimum 3 years of long-term care experience required
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, resident-centered environment

About the employer

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Acclaim Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Rehab Center

You would step into a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Jersey City, part of Excelsior Care Group, where the stated aim is homelike comfort and a healing atmosphere for residents. Open roles on the board run from CNA and…

What reviewers appreciate

  • ADON salary range posted at $125,000–$140,000 full-time
  • Weekend RN Supervisor range posted at $50–$53/hr
  • Promotes from within with on-the-job training for care and admin roles

What reviewers flag

  • No nurse-to-patient ratio published
  • No residency, tuition support, or loan help described
  • General staff RN base pay not in the open facts—only supervisor, ADON, and aide figures
skilled nursingrehabpromote-from-withinhomelikeon-the-job trainingweekend supervisor

Living in Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City sits directly across the Hudson River from Lower Manhattan, offering skyline views and quick NYC access via PATH trains. The Downtown and waterfront areas blend urban energy with neighborhood charm, giving nurses a compelling option for city life near New York without living in it.

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Metro price level · Jersey City area
112.6
13% above the national average
Median gross rent
$2,007/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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