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Assistant Director of Nursing

Merwick Post Acute
Cranbury, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 10/31/2025 CLOSED ON 12/17/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing position at Merwick Post Acute?

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Assistant Director of Nursing

Salary Range: $90k to $120k

Responsibilities for Assistant Director of Nursing:

  • Assist the DON in working with management staff, Administrator, and Consultants in planning all aspects of the nursing operation, including setting priorities and job assignments.
  • Care champion for our 5-chair dialysis den
  • Monitor each unit's activities as assigned, communicate policies, evaluate performance, provide feedback, and assist, coach, and discipline as needed
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with residents, family members, staff and medical team
  • Conduct regular rounds to monitor delivery of nursing care, effective coordination with other support services, cleanliness and appearance of the residents, and morale of staff and to ensure residents' needs are being met in a proactive manner
  • Carry out, coordinate, and manage administrative functions in areas or programs related to Nursing Services.

Qualifications for Assistant Director of Nursing:

  • Must possess a valid unencumbered, RN License in the state of New Jersey
  • Nursing degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Minimum three (3) years of clinical nursing experience within a skilled nursing care center.
  • Must have experience in supervision and principles, practice of teaching, etc.
  • Experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices strongly preferred.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
  • Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served.
  • Must be a supportive team member, contribute to and be an example of teamwork and team concept.
  • Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities.

Benefits for Assistant Director of Nursing:

  • 401(k) retirement with match
  • Same day pay available
  • Health, vision, and dental benefits
  • Company sponsored life insurance
  • Annual tuition reimbursement $2,500
  • Annual employee referral bonus $1,000
  • Employee engagement and culture committee
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) resources

Proudly supported by Marquis Health Consulting Services

The facility provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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