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Assistant Director of Nursing

Grove Park Healthcare Center logoGrove Park Healthcare CenterEast Orange, NJFull TimePosted 3w ago

About the job

Grove Park Healthcare Center is looking for an Assistant Director of Nursing to join our incredible team!

We're not just a workplace; we're a community driven by excellence. We take immense pride in what sets us apart - our exceptional leadership, a warm and friendly work environment, and a reputation that we've worked hard to earn. If you're ready for a rewarding career experience, your journey begins here!

Assistant Director of Nursing Benefits

  • Competitive wages based on experience
  • Daily pay option available
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) package
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Supplemental disability and life insurance options available
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • 401k available
  • Career advancement opportunities / tuition reimbursement
  • Complementary uniform
  • Friendly work environment
  • Referral bonus

Assistant Director of Nursing Responsibilities

  • Takes on some of the responsibilities of the nursing department as may be delegated;
  • Provides assistance in the functioning of the nursing department
  • Assists/supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care delivery system;
  • Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and practices;
  • Must have ability to supervise nursing functions in an effective manner;
  • Assists and participates in the development, organization and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures and standards of nursing care in accordance with the goals of Grove Park;
  • Confers with the Director of Nursing in assessing the quality of nursing care being delivered and recognizes the need for improving or changing nursing practices;
  • Assists with the development, direction, participation, and evaluation of the orientation program for nursing personnel; responsible for orientation of new nursing employees;
  • Makes daily rounds to evaluate resident care, the progress of individual employees, monitors nursing practices and assists personnel with nursing and educational needs;
  • Remains cognizant of legal aspects of nursing practice as well as government regulations; demonstrates this in teaching, supervision, and evaluation of resident care;
  • Assists with on-site evaluation of employee performance and assesses need for progressive disciplinary action; participates in employee conferences, as requested by the Director of Nursing;
  • Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;
  • Assists with daily scheduling to ensure adequate and safe staffing necessary to deliver nursing services; keeps within predetermined par level staffing ratios

Ready to take the next step in your career journey? We're excited to get to know you! Apply today and discover why Grove Park is the perfect place for your professional aspirations.

Join us at Grove Park Healthcare Center, and start a career that's not just about work, but about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Your future starts here. Come be a part of our extraordinary team!

From Grove Park Healthcare Center's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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