Nursing Jobs in Edison, NJ
$150,000 - $170,000 / year
Position: Director of Nursing (DON) Location: Hudson County, New Jersey Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM Salary: $150,000 – $170,000 annually (Based on Experience) Join Our Leadership Team Our Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Hudson County, New Jersey is seeking a dedicated and experienced Director of Nursing (DON) to lead our clinical team and ensure the highest standards of resident care. This is an excellent opportunity for a strong nursing leader who thrives in a supportive environment where clinical decisions are respected and leadership is valued. We offer a stable workplace, competitive compensation, and the resources needed to maintain excellence in care and regulatory compliance. Position Overview The Director of Nursing is responsible for the overall leadership, direction, and coordination of the nursing department. In this role, you will oversee all nursing operations, maintain regulatory compliance, and foster a culture of clinical excellence, teamwork, and accountability. Working closely with the Administrator and Medical Director , you will play a critical role in ensuring survey readiness, improving quality outcomes, and supporting the professional development of nursing staff. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and oversight of all nursing services and clinical operations Ensure continuous survey readiness in accordance with NJ DOH and CMS regulations Recruit, mentor, and retain high-performing nursing staff Establish and maintain clinical competencies, training programs, and performance standards Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership to enhance resident outcomes and satisfaction Oversee infection control, risk management, and QA/QAPI initiatives Develop and manage staffing plans, scheduling, and departmental budgets Promote a culture of professionalism, accountability, and teamwork Serve as a visible and approachable clinical leader within the facility Qualifications Active New Jersey RN License in good standing BSN preferred (ADN with strong leadership experience will be considered) Minimum 2+ years of leadership experience as a DON, ADON, or Nurse Manager in a skilled nursing or long-term care setting Demonstrated success with state surveys and regulatory compliance Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills Ability to build and support a high-performing clinical team Compensation & Benefits Performance-based incentives Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Comprehensive Medical and Dental Insurance Supportive ownership and executive leadership Employee recognition programs Long-term career growth and stability Apply Today If you are a confident and experienced nursing leader ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity in Hudson County, NJ . Join a team committed to clinical excellence, compassionate care, and strong leadership. IND123 
$78,000 - $130,000 / year
176414 Job Description Performs an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team. Job Responsibility Conducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/ significant others, reviews patient’s chart and answers questions correctly and courteously. Assesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status; determines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate; assesses level of pain and pain management. Communicates and documents patient’s physiologic health status and plan of care. Assesses patient’s psychosocial health status. Elicits perception of medical/nursing care and expectation of care. Determines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend. Identifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction. Communicates and documents psychological status and care plan of support groups, counseling services, and social services. Identifies patient’s need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment. Identifies patient outcome. Develops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes. Identifies actual/potential patient problems. Develops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals. Identifies care activities and establishes priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome. Coordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome. Documents plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members. Implements plan of care. Maintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure safety precautions/needs are followed (side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.). Exercises professional skills related to the plan of care. Reassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care. Correctly administers prescribed treatments. Correctly uses equipment necessary for patient care. Provides emotional support to patient and significant other. Applies scientific principles in performing procedures, carrying them out safely, timely and efficiently. Makes accurate observations of patient’s conditions during treatments/procedures. Reports and records same as appropriate. Keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient’s responses to medical and nursing interventions. Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy. Acts rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees. Provides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere. Communicates effectively with patient’s family or caretakers. Participates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate. Provides discharge instructions to patient and significant other. Evaluates care provided for patient outcome. Demonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same. Performs variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement. Designs, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in unit. Keeps accurate documentation of patient’s treatment, activity and condition. Uses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy. Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care team; collaborates with the appropriate physician on patient’s plan of care. Accurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by Physician. Assists Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures. Keeps Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient’s condition and/or treatments, as appropriate. Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments in providing patient care, and ensures assignments are completed in a timely fashion. Performs grade I-IV Decubitus Care; performs preventive skin care measures. Applies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique. Applies warm and cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure. Performs irrigations, consistent with facility procedure. Performs other procedures related to skin care, as necessary. Administers medications correctly and safely; correctly identifies medication in terms of action, dosage, side effects, and implications for the patient. Meets standard on medication administration examination. Demonstrates preparation of local solutions. Administers and documents medication correctly. Educates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions. Participates in patient and family education. Provides patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated. Communicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies. Recognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching. Provides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-hospital care. Evaluates effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/family and documents same. Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions. Job Qualification Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing, required. Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing, preferred. Must be enrolled in an accredited BSN program within two (2) years and obtain a BSN Degree within five (5) years of job entry date. Current License to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State required, plus specialized certifications as needed. Valid Driver's License in New York State required may be required depending on area of assignment. Min. 1 year of current or recent acute/in-patient care nursing experience preferred. Additional Salary Detail The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future.When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity). Responsibilities of a CNA: · Provide patient care under direction of nursing staff · Administer prescribed medications to patients · Assist in the transport of patients · Provide companionship and basic care to patients Qualifications of a CNA: ü CNA certification and ü Licensed to work as a CNA current state ü Ability to build rapport with patients ü Compassionate and caring demeanor 
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$80,000 - $100,000 / year
Lead RN for Assisted Living Facility Salary: $80,000 - $100,000 Responsibilities include but are not limited to: day to day oversight of the LPN and home health aide staff, ensuring resident care is delivered, ensuring continuity of care, perform audits as directed, complete assessments as needed both start of care and annually, attend regular meetings with the DPS and keep DPS and director of compliance up to date. No weekends, no on-call, no direct patient care, no mandating, no travel. Competitive salary, great atmosphere and the opportunity to work in a nurturing environment where patient care is the number one priority. Salaried position with benefits and paid time off. 40 hours per week Salary commensurate with experience. 
