Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

AristaCare at Whiting

$80K — $95K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Jersey
  • Five years of nursing experience in a clinical setting
  • Three years of supervisory experience in long-term care or sub-acute setting
  • Experience with regulatory compliance in healthcare
  • PCC certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Director of Nursing in daily operations management
  • Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations
  • Promote high standards of resident-centered care
  • Support infection control and regulatory preparedness
  • Conduct staff training and clinical in-services
  • Maintain communication across nursing staff
  • Ensure adequate staffing to meet care needs
  • Participate in recruitment and retention initiatives

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Supportive leadership structure
  • Focus on patient-centered care
  • Engagement in infection control and regulatory training programs
Full Job Description
Job Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in leading our nursing department. The ADON plays a key leadership role in ensuring high-quality, patient-centered care, maintaining regulatory compliance, and promoting clinical excellence within our facility.

This position is ideal for a strong clinical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional resident care.
Key Responsibilities
  • Assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing and managing daily nursing operations
  • Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations
  • Promote and maintain the highest standards of resident-centered care
  • Support infection control oversight and regulatory readiness
  • Plan, organize, and conduct staff training programs and clinical in-services
  • Maintain effective communication across all levels of nursing staff
  • Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet resident care needs
  • Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives
  • Oversee staff competency evaluations and implement corrective action plans when necessary
Qualifications

Required:
  • Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey

Preferred:
  • Five (5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience in a clinical setting
  • Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a long-term care or sub-acute setting
  • PCC certification
  • Infection Prevention (IP) experience a plus

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