Director of Nursing (DON)

Aristacare Llc; Whiting (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan

PTO

Life Insurance

Job summary

AristaCare is seeking an experienced DON to lead clinical operations and ensure compassionate, high-quality care across our New Jersey facility. You will direct nursing services, drive regulatory compliance, and collaborate with attending providers to support resident wellness and safety.

This role oversees recruitment, staff development, QAPI initiatives, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination with pharmacy, rehabilitation, and activities.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in New Jersey required.
• 3+ years of progressive nursing supervision/management experience.
• LTC or sub-acute care leadership experience preferred.
• Strong regulatory knowledge and policy development capability.

Responsibilities

• Establish, evaluate, and maintain clinical standards across the facility.
• Lead clinical quality assurance to improve resident outcomes and safety.
• Formulate and update policies in line with healthcare regs.
• Verify credentials and competency of nursing staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and external partners.
• Oversee budgeting, labor management, and resource planning.
• Represent nursing operations in committees and family conferences.
• Drive QAPI projects and evidence-based clinical practices.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Quality improvement

Staff supervision

Education

RN licensure in New Jersey

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.

Employment Type: Full-Time

AristaCare is seeking an experienced and dedicated Director of Nursing (DON) to spearhead clinical operations and uphold the highest standards of care within our facility. In this key leadership role, you will direct all nursing services, drive regulatory compliance, coordinate closely with attending medical providers, and champion holistic resident wellness.

Beyond core nursing operations, the DON collaborates cross-functionally to oversee integrated clinical services—including pharmacy, rehabilitation therapies, and resident activities. You will also lead clinical workforce initiatives by driving recruitment, fostering staff retention, guiding professional development, and mentoring team members to ensure compassionate, top-tier clinical care.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish, evaluate, and maintain comprehensive clinical standards and nursing practice across the facility.

• Lead ongoing clinical quality assurance assessments to ensure optimal resident outcomes and safety.

• Formulate, implement, and update clinical policies and procedures in alignment with state, federal, and local healthcare regulations.

• Verify, track, and maintain professional credentials and competency standards for all nursing personnel.

• Partner with interdisciplinary teams, external agencies, and vendors to optimize healthcare resources, services, and continuing education.

• Oversee departmental budgeting, labor management, and operational resource planning to balance cost-efficiency with high-quality care.

• Act as the primary clinical representative for nursing operations across internal committees, family conferences, and professional healthcare associations.

• Lead performance improvement (QAPI) projects and evidence-based clinical practices to enhance operational effectiveness.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensure: Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New Jersey.

• Leadership Experience: Demonstrated clinical management experience at the DON or Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) level.

• LTC Experience: 1+ years of experience as a Director of Nursing in a long-term care or sub-acute/skilled nursing environment preferred.

• Supervisory Background: Minimum of 3 years of progressive nursing supervisory/management experience, preferably within a geriatric or post-acute setting.

Benefits Package

• Comprehensive Health Insurance

• Dental and Vision Coverage

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Life Insurance