Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

AristaCare At Manchester

Manchester Township, New Jersey

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

Posted Aug 15

Unit and setting: Long Term Care
License: RN licenseValid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of NJ.
Term: Permanent

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License: Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of NJ.
Also asks: Completion of IP Course within 3-6 months of hire would be expected.

Preferred

Experience: Infection Control: 1 year Infection Control: 1 year (Preferred)
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience in clinical setting is preferred.
Experience: Three (3) years of supervisory experience in long term care/sub-acute setting is preferred
Experience: Must be computer literate and experience with EMR preferred

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401(k)
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

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Assistant Director of Nursing

Are you an RN/LPN looking for a position to advance your career? At AristaCare of Manchester, we have just the opportunity you are looking for! We are seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to assist the Director of Nursing in leading the clinical team in providing quality care to our residents.

Responsibilities include but not limited to

Ensure the upmost quality and patient-centered care of residents

Coordinate infection control

Plan organize and implement training programs/in-services for clinical staff.

Assist with compliance and ensure effective communication with all levels of nursing staff

Ensure adequate and appropriate staffing of the facility nursing department to meet the needs of residents. This may include recruitment.

Oversee the process for competency evaluations and corrective action plans.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of NJ.

Five (5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience in clinical setting is preferred.

Three (3) years of supervisory experience in long term care/sub-acute setting is preferred

Infection Control: 1 year (Preferred)

Must be computer literate and experience with EMR preferred

Completion of IP Course within 3-6 months of hire would be expected.

We are proud to offer

Competitive rates

401(k) Retirement Plan, after 1 year of service

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision)

Supplemental benefits - Aflac

Generous paid time off plan (PTO)

Employee engagement - We always celebrate our employees! We offer engagement such as employee of the month, perfect attendance, monthly birthday and work anniversary party, and many more!

What's around it?

In Manchester Township, NJ

Manchester Township, NJ

Living costs about 9% above the US average

Life in Manchester Township, NJ

NeighborhoodsManchester Township spans over 80 square miles of central Ocean County, characterized by sprawling subdivisions, rural tracts, and extensive planned developments. Non-age-restricted buyers often seek out Roosevelt City for rural character where single-family houses sit on spacious acre-sized lots, or established residential pockets with modest 1970s and 1980s ranch homes and cottages. A massive share of the housing inventory is concentrated in 55-plus active adult enclaves, ranging from accessible attached co-ops and ranches in Crestwood Villages and Leisure Village West to upscale gated golf communities like Renaissance at Manchester. Commutes from all sections rely heavily on state routes that funnel east toward Toms River and the shoreline.

Manchester Township spans over 80 square miles of central Ocean County, characterized by sprawling subdivisions, rural tracts, and extensive planned developments. Non-age-restricted buyers often seek out Roosevelt City for rural character where single-family houses sit on spacious acre-sized lots, or established residential pockets with modest 1970s and 1980s ranch homes and cottages.

A massive share of the housing inventory is concentrated in 55-plus active adult enclaves, ranging from accessible attached co-ops and ranches in Crestwood Villages and Leisure Village West to upscale gated golf communities like Renaissance at Manchester. Commutes from all sections rely heavily on state routes that funnel east toward Toms River and the shoreline.

Sources

As of Sep 23, 2026Source 1: rivierarealty.com Source 2: youtube.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: homes.com

Getting aroundDaily travel in Manchester Township is overwhelmingly car-dependent, centered on Route 37 and Route 70. These primary corridors link the township eastward toward regional healthcare facilities and employment centers in Toms River, Brick Township, and coastal medical offices, with direct connections to the Garden State Parkway for regional north-south transit. There is no local passenger rail service; commuters traveling to larger metros must drive or catch regional buses from nearby Toms River, with trips to New York City stretching upward of two hours and Philadelphia accessible by car in roughly an hour and a quarter to an hour and a half.

Daily travel in Manchester Township is overwhelmingly car-dependent, centered on Route 37 and Route 70. These primary corridors link the township eastward toward regional healthcare facilities and employment centers in Toms River, Brick Township, and coastal medical offices, with direct connections to the Garden State Parkway for regional north-south transit. There is no local passenger rail service; commuters traveling to larger metros must drive or catch regional buses from nearby Toms River, with trips to New York City stretching upward of two hours and Philadelphia accessible by car in roughly an hour and a quarter to an hour and a half.

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As of Sep 23, 2026Source 1: youtube.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: rivierarealty.com

OutdoorsNature and open-air recreation define much of daily life, as substantial portions of the township lie within the New Jersey Pinelands. Residents frequently swim and relax on the freshwater sand beach at Harry Wright Lake or visit the World War II Veterans Memorial Park. The surrounding Pinelands region offers extensive hiking, trail running, and wildlife watching, with direct proximity to Brendan T. Byrne State Forest and Double Trouble State Park. Nearby attractions just beyond township borders include Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Lacey Township and the ocean beaches of Seaside Heights and Island Beach State Park, roughly a 25- to 30-minute drive east.

Nature and open-air recreation define much of daily life, as substantial portions of the township lie within the New Jersey Pinelands. Residents frequently swim and relax on the freshwater sand beach at Harry Wright Lake or visit the World War II Veterans Memorial Park.

The surrounding Pinelands region offers extensive hiking, trail running, and wildlife watching, with direct proximity to Brendan T. Byrne State Forest and Double Trouble State Park. Nearby attractions just beyond township borders include Popcorn Park Animal Refuge in Lacey Township and the ocean beaches of Seaside Heights and Island Beach State Park, roughly a 25- to 30-minute drive east.

Sources

As of Sep 23, 2026Source 1: rivierarealty.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: trip.com Source 4: youtube.com

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Manchester Township offers healthcare workers a tranquil, wooded sanctuary in central Ocean County, nestled firmly in the New Jersey Pinelands. Encompassing 82 square miles, the community provides a quiet suburban-rural alternative to the denser, bustling shore towns to the east. For nurses working at regional medical centers in Toms River or Brick, the commute along Route 37 or Route 70 is straightforward, though access relies entirely on personal vehicles. Housing is bifurcated: a huge portion of inventory sits in well-known 55-plus retirement villages like Renaissance and Leisure Village West, but traditional families and young professionals can find mid-century ranches or spacious acre lots in sections like Roosevelt City. Outdoor life revolves around Harry Wright Lake, Brendan T. Byrne State Forest, and nearby barrier island beaches. The primary tradeoff is lifestyle pacing: there is virtually no nightlife, dining along the commercial corridors is strictly casual with spots like Gregory's and Charlie's Pizza, and summer weekend traffic on the Garden State Parkway requires advance planning. It remains an ideal base for clinicians seeking peace, open acreage, and easy proximity to nature.

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As of 2026-03Source 1: rivierarealty.com Source 2: homes.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: youtube.com

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