Director of Nursing

CFG Health System LLC

Camden, New Jersey

Your unit is Executive Nurses & Nurse Administrators.

Eligibility: Executive Nurses & Nurse AdministratorsAdministrative & Consulting NursesDirectors of Nursing

Posted Jun 24

License: RN license
Term: Permanent

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Against similar roles: Top of Camden staff RN payCamden staff RN postings that state pay run $77k/yr to $101k/yr, the middle half $93k/yr to $101k/yr, across 64 postings.

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CFG Health System LLC

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CFG Health System LLC is a healthcare organization specializing in providing medical, behavioral health, and dental services to correctional facilities. Based in Camden, NJ (with operations in Marlton, NJ and across New Jersey), the organization describes itself as 'born from…

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The Director of Nursing (DON) provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all nursing services within the medical unit. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality patient care, compliance with regulatory and institutional standards, and alignment with organizational goals. The DON serves as a key advisor to senior management, collaborates with medical staff, and fosters a culture of excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement among nursing personnel.

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In Camden, NJ

Camden, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% above the US average

Median rent: $1,226/mo
Household income: $40,546/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Camden, NJ

NeighborhoodsWithin the city, Cooper Grant is a focal point for professionals and academics, offering historic charm, proximity to Rutgers University–Camden, and direct access to the waterfront and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Cramer Hill and Rosedale feature residential pockets, with Rosedale providing easy transit access via the 36th Street station and proximity to Dudley Grange Park. Other inland neighborhoods like Stockton, Whitman Park, Gateway, and Marlton reflect varied residential enclaves. Many professionals and healthcare workers choose to live just beyond city borders in walkable South Jersey suburbs along transit lines, including Collingswood, Westmont, and Haddonfield, or neighboring communities like Audubon, Haddon Heights, and Haddon Township.

Within the city, Cooper Grant is a focal point for professionals and academics, offering historic charm, proximity to Rutgers University–Camden, and direct access to the waterfront and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge. Cramer Hill and Rosedale feature residential pockets, with Rosedale providing easy transit access via the 36th Street station and proximity to Dudley Grange Park.

Other inland neighborhoods like Stockton, Whitman Park, Gateway, and Marlton reflect varied residential enclaves. Many professionals and healthcare workers choose to live just beyond city borders in walkable South Jersey suburbs along transit lines, including Collingswood, Westmont, and Haddonfield, or neighboring communities like Audubon, Haddon Heights, and Haddon Township.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: homes.com Source 4: homes.com

Getting aroundCommuting centers on major thoroughfares including Interstate 676 and Route 30, which intersect in north-central Camden and carry traffic directly across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia and connect regionally toward Interstate 95. Public transportation is served by New Jersey Transit bus routes and rail connections such as the 36th Street station, facilitating movement between local neighborhoods, suburban towns, and central Philadelphia roughly five miles to the west.

Commuting centers on major thoroughfares including Interstate 676 and Route 30, which intersect in north-central Camden and carry traffic directly across the Benjamin Franklin Bridge into Philadelphia and connect regionally toward Interstate 95. Public transportation is served by New Jersey Transit bus routes and rail connections such as the 36th Street station, facilitating movement between local neighborhoods, suburban towns, and central Philadelphia roughly five miles to the west.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: homes.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored along the Delaware River and local waterways. Cramer Hill Waterfront Park stands out as a scenic highlight offering broad views of the Philadelphia skyline, while Wiggins Park and Cooper Point Park provide riverside paths and green space. The Ben Franklin Bridge Pedestrian Walkway, part of the extensive regional Circuit Trails network, invites walkers, runners, and cyclists to cross directly into Philadelphia. Inland, Dudley Grange Park features green lawns and picnic tables, and the Cooper River is a preferred destination for kayaking.

Outdoor recreation is anchored along the Delaware River and local waterways. Cramer Hill Waterfront Park stands out as a scenic highlight offering broad views of the Philadelphia skyline, while Wiggins Park and Cooper Point Park provide riverside paths and green space.

The Ben Franklin Bridge Pedestrian Walkway, part of the extensive regional Circuit Trails network, invites walkers, runners, and cyclists to cross directly into Philadelphia. Inland, Dudley Grange Park features green lawns and picnic tables, and the Cooper River is a preferred destination for kayaking.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: 6abc.com Source 2: camden.rutgers.edu Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: homes.com

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Camden, New Jersey presents a distinctive urban landscape defined by major institutional anchors, riverside renewal, and deep community roots across the Delaware River from Philadelphia. For healthcare workers taking positions in Camden, the city offers rich cultural assets along the Central Waterfront, including Adventure Aquarium, the Battleship New Jersey, and concerts at the Freedom Mortgage Pavilion. Neighborhoods like Cooper Grant provide historic row-house living adjacent to Rutgers–Camden and the Benjamin Franklin Bridge, while local landmarks like Donkey's Place and Nuanced Cafe deliver authentic character. Outdoor spaces like Cramer Hill Waterfront Park offer sweeping views of the Philadelphia skyline, with the Ben Franklin Bridge pedestrian path linking runners and cyclists between states. However, relocating professionals must navigate real urban tradeoffs: while waterfront pockets and community block parties thrive, inland neighborhoods face ongoing safety and infrastructure challenges. Consequently, many nurses choose between living in revitalizing city enclaves like Cooper Grant or settling in adjacent, transit-connected South Jersey towns like Collingswood and Westmont.

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As of 2026-02Source 1: camden.rutgers.edu Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: reddit.com Source 4: 6abc.com

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Camden, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.