Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Optima Care Harborview

Jersey City, New Jersey

Posted Aug 29

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Skilled Nursing
License: RN licenseActive Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Jersey
Term: Permanent

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Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC) setting
Also asks: Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Also asks: Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment

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Against similar roles: Pays above most New Jersey staff rolesNew Jersey staff postings that state pay run $70k/yr to $126k/yr, the middle half $93k/yr to $120k/yr, across 1,452 postings.

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Position: Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Facility: Optima Care Harborview
Location: Hudson County, NJ

Schedule

Full-Time | Day Shift Salary: $120,000 – $130,000 annually

Join Our Leadership Team

Optima Care Harborview is seeking a dynamic and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to help lead our nursing department. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate Registered Nurse with long-term care experience who is committed to clinical excellence, team development, and delivering exceptional resident care.

Key Responsibilities

Promote a safe, supportive environment that prioritizes high-quality resident care

Lead, mentor, and supervise nursing staff to ensure clinical excellence and best practices

Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous professional growth

Serve as a key liaison between nursing staff and facility leadership

Address clinical and unit-related concerns in a timely and effective manner

Oversee and participate in weekly wound rounds

Support facility surveys, audits, and regulatory compliance initiatives

Maintain clear, compassionate communication with staff, physicians, residents, and families

Qualifications

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of New Jersey

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Long-Term Care (LTC) setting

Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical & Dental Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Company Perks

Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture

Take the Next Step

Advance your nursing leadership career and make a meaningful impact every day. Apply today to join the team at Optima Care Harborview!

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In Jersey City, NJ

Jersey City, NJFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 13% above the US average

Median rent: $2,007/mo
Household income: $97,710/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Jersey City, NJ

NeighborhoodsJersey City's residential landscape is organized into distinct enclaves. The Waterfront and Historic Downtown—encompassing Paulus Hook, Grove Street, Van Vorst Park, Hamilton Park, and the Powerhouse Arts District—represent the most polished, premium tier, characterized by luxury high-rises, converted industrial buildings, and tree-lined brownstone blocks. Journal Square functions as a bustling, transit-rich central hub with an active commercial core. Further inland and along the Palisades, The Heights offers a quieter neighborhood feel with scenic views, while Bergen-Lafayette and the West Side provide more accessible housing choices featuring historic Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco properties alongside newer developments linked to transit.

Jersey City's residential landscape is organized into distinct enclaves. The Waterfront and Historic Downtown—encompassing Paulus Hook, Grove Street, Van Vorst Park, Hamilton Park, and the Powerhouse Arts District—represent the most polished, premium tier, characterized by luxury high-rises, converted industrial buildings, and tree-lined brownstone blocks.

Journal Square functions as a bustling, transit-rich central hub with an active commercial core. Further inland and along the Palisades, The Heights offers a quieter neighborhood feel with scenic views, while Bergen-Lafayette and the West Side provide more accessible housing choices featuring historic Victorian, Edwardian, and Art Deco properties alongside newer developments linked to transit.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: teamfrancesco.com Source 3: hudsoncondos.com Source 4: thejillbiggsgroup.com Source 5: reddit.com

Getting aroundTransit is anchored by the 24-hour PATH train system, with key stations at Exchange Place, Grove Street, Newport, and Journal Square offering direct service to Midtown Manhattan in approximately 12 to 15 minutes and the Financial District in under 10 minutes. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail provides north-south connectivity connecting Bergen-Lafayette, Liberty State Park, downtown, and neighboring Hoboken. Ferries run from Paulus Hook directly across the Hudson River, while NJ Transit buses link surrounding Hudson County municipalities through the Journal Square Transportation Center. Driving downtown is constrained by low drivability scores, heavy traffic, and tight street parking, though garage access and highway routes put Newark Liberty International Airport roughly 15 minutes away outside peak traffic.

Transit is anchored by the 24-hour PATH train system, with key stations at Exchange Place, Grove Street, Newport, and Journal Square offering direct service to Midtown Manhattan in approximately 12 to 15 minutes and the Financial District in under 10 minutes. The Hudson-Bergen Light Rail provides north-south connectivity connecting Bergen-Lafayette, Liberty State Park, downtown, and neighboring Hoboken.

Ferries run from Paulus Hook directly across the Hudson River, while NJ Transit buses link surrounding Hudson County municipalities through the Journal Square Transportation Center. Driving downtown is constrained by low drivability scores, heavy traffic, and tight street parking, though garage access and highway routes put Newark Liberty International Airport roughly 15 minutes away outside peak traffic.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: apartments.com Source 2: teamfrancesco.com Source 3: thejillbiggsgroup.com Source 4: katiesbliss.com Source 5: quora.com

OutdoorsRecreational space is anchored by Liberty State Park, which offers waterfront paths with views of the Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty, as well as the Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial. Walkers and runners frequently use the continuous Hudson River Waterfront Walkway connecting downtown to surrounding piers. Neighborhood parks provide vital green pockets, including Pershing Field in The Heights (featuring ice skating and swimming), Lafayette Park in Bergen-Lafayette, Lincoln Park on the west side, Riverview-Fisk Park along Ogden Avenue, and dedicated dog runs at Hamilton Park and Van Vorst Park.

Recreational space is anchored by Liberty State Park, which offers waterfront paths with views of the Manhattan skyline, Ellis Island, and the Statue of Liberty, as well as the Empty Sky 9/11 Memorial. Walkers and runners frequently use the continuous Hudson River Waterfront Walkway connecting downtown to surrounding piers.

Neighborhood parks provide vital green pockets, including Pershing Field in The Heights (featuring ice skating and swimming), Lafayette Park in Bergen-Lafayette, Lincoln Park on the west side, Riverview-Fisk Park along Ogden Avenue, and dedicated dog runs at Hamilton Park and Van Vorst Park.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: thejillbiggsgroup.com Source 2: lemon8-app.com Source 3: teamfrancesco.com Source 4: hudsoncondos.com Source 5: reddit.com

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Living in Jersey City

Jersey City offers relocating nurses the transit convenience and cultural vitality of the New York metropolitan area paired with distinct neighborhood character and expansive waterfront parks. Far from being a mere commuter dormitory, the city functions as an independent urban hub: Historic Downtown and Paulus Hook feature brownstones and luxury high-rises along the Hudson River Waterfront Walkway; Journal Square anchors major transit connections alongside rich South Asian and Latin American dining; and The Heights and Bergen-Lafayette provide community-oriented living with Victorian architecture and light rail links. Shift workers benefit from 24-hour PATH transit operating through Exchange Place and Grove Street, as well as the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, though driving and street parking within downtown quarters can be challenging. Between shifts, healthcare workers can recharge along the trails of Liberty State Park, explore street art in the Powerhouse Arts District, or enjoy the lively outdoor dining scene along the Newark Avenue pedestrian plaza. Balancing urban energy, convenient regional mobility, and strong local identity, Jersey City presents an appealing relocation choice.

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