Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Aristacare-Health-Service; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AristaCare seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to support the Director of Nursing in leading our nursing department and ensuring high-quality, resident-centered care. The ADON will help maintain regulatory compliance and promote clinical excellence within our facility.

The role requires an active NJ RN license, 5+ years of nursing experience, and 3 years of supervisory experience in long-term care, with PCC certification.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Jersey
• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible nursing experience
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience in long-term care or sub-acute setting
• PCC certification
• Infection prevention experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily nursing operations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Promote resident-centered care standards
• Support infection control oversight and regulatory readiness
• Plan and conduct staff training programs and in-services
• Maintain effective communication across nursing staff
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet resident needs
• Participate in recruitment, onboarding and retention initiatives
• Oversee staff competency evaluations and corrective actions

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Infection control

Staff training

Communication

Education

RN license in New Jersey

PCC certification

Job description

This is an official AristaCare Talent Acquisition job posting. Candidates who apply through this posting will work directly with our in-house Talent Acquisition Team throughout the recruitment process — not through a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

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

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

AristaCare has a dedicated in-house Talent Acquisition Team that recruits directly for our facilities. When you apply through this posting, you are connecting directly with AristaCare — not a third-party staffing or recruitment agency.

Our team will provide you with the most accurate and up-to-date information about available positions, schedules, pay rates, incentives, benefits, and career opportunities.

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