ADON: Infection Control & Wound Care Leader

Aspire Senior Living; Excelsior Springs (MO); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay

Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Ins.

New Paid Maternity Leave

Advancement Opportunities

Exclusive Aspire Senior LivingEmployee

Zusammenfassung

Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to lead nursing operations and support the Director of Nursing. This role combines infection prevention, wound care oversight, and regulatory compliance to ensure exceptional resident care in a warm, collaborative environment.

You will supervise nursing staff, support care planning, promote QA/QI initiatives, and partner with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to drive positive clinical outcomes

Qualifikationen

• Active RN license in Missouri required.
• Experience in wound/infection prevention and surveillance preferred.
• Strong knowledge of wound care and pressure injury prevention.

Aufgaben

• Assist the Director of Nursing with daily nursing operations.
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• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff.
• Ensure quality resident care and regulatory compliance.
• Support nursing education, training, and staff development.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI).
• Oversee Infection Prevention and Control Program and infection surveillance.
• Monitor infection prevention practices (hand hygiene, PPE, isolation).
• Educate staff on infection prevention protocols.
• Assist with antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
• Maintain infection prevention documentation and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor wound care and coordinate treatments; document assessments.

Kenntnisse

Nursing leadership

Infection prevention

Wound care knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Staff education

Ausbildung

Active RN license in Missouri

Jobbeschreibung

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) | Full-Time

Job Summary:

Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs is seeking a compassionate and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. As a premier skilled nursing facility in Excelsior Springs, MO, we are committed to delivering the highest quality personal care services in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Our mission is to enhance the lives of everyone we touch, and we believe that our Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) will play a vital role in achieving this goal.

About the Role:

As the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) – Infection Control/Wound Care, you will provide leadership and support to the Director of Nursing while ensuring high-quality resident care. This combined role includes overseeing nursing operations, assisting with care plans, managing infection prevention and control programs, coordinating wound care and pressure injury prevention, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Your clinical expertise, leadership skills, and knowledge of infection control and wound care will be essential in supporting our nursing team and promoting resident safety and positive clinical outcomes.

Assistant Director of Nursing Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Nursing (DON) with daily nursing operations.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff.
• Ensure quality resident care and regulatory compliance.
• Support nursing education, training, and staff development.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement (QAPI).
  
  
  

Infection Prevention & Infection Control Responsibilities:

• Oversee the community's Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Conduct infection surveillance, tracking, and outbreak investigations.
• Monitor infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, PPE, and isolation precautions.
• Educate nursing staff on infection prevention protocols.
• Assist with antibiotic stewardship initiatives.
• Maintain infection prevention documentation and regulatory compliance.
  
  
  

Wound Care Responsibilities:

• Monitor and assess resident wounds and pressure injuries.
• Coordinate wound treatments and preventative care.
• Maintain accurate wound assessments, measurements, and documentation.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Implement pressure injury prevention strategies.
• Monitor wound healing and treatment effectiveness.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri
• Nursing leadership or management experience preferred.
• Experience with wound/infection prevention and surveillance.
• Knowledge of wound care and pressure injury prevention.
• Familiarity with antibiotic stewardship.
• Infection Prevention training or certification preferred.
  
  
  

Employee Benefits

• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• New Paid Maternity Leave
• Advancement Opportunities
• Exclusive Aspire Senior Living Employee Perks
  
  
  

If you are a dedicated and compassionate healthcare professional looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) opportunity. Join our team at Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs and help us enhance the lives of everyone we touch.