Assistant Director of Nursing; ADON

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

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.

• 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

• 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

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical & Dental Insurance

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Company Perks

• Supportive, team-oriented workplace culture