Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)
Jersey City, New Jersey
RN
Posted Aug 29 · Not open to new grads
- Shift
- Days
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Precepting expected
- Setting
- Skilled Nursing
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 2+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
The median for nursing in New Jersey is $43/hr, across 512 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.
About this role
- 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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Requirements
- 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
Place
- City
- Jersey City, New Jersey
- Median rent
- $2,007/mo
- Local household income
- $97,710/yr
- Metro price level
- 13% above the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Jersey City area index 112.6, where 100 is the national average.
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.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities.
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