Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Eklego; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eklego is hiring an Assistant Director of Nursing for United Methodist Homes in Binghamton, NY. The ADON will oversee nursing operations, ensuring compliance with regulations while delivering education to staff. The ideal candidate is an experienced RN with leadership skills and a focus on infection control.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

403(b) Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in New York required.
• Certification to teach CNA classes preferred.
• 2 years' experience in long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical services and ensure adherence to regulations.
• Develop and implement infection control programs.
• Deliver education to nursing staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational Skills

Infection Control

Nursing Care Education

Education

Associates degree in Nursing

Job description

Eklego is proud to be leading the Assistant Director of Nursing (RN) search for United Methodist Homes for their Elizabeth Church Manor site in Binghamton, NY!

Founded in 1958, United Methodist Homes offers a wide range of senior living services with their focus on exceptional care. In 2024, UMH has been named best long-term care and short-term rehabilitation nursing home by U.S. News and World Report.

What will I do as the Assistant Director of Nursing?

The ADON oversees the 120-bed nursing home and assists in the planning, direction, organization and evaluation of the nursing department operations. In addition, the Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible for Employee Health along with delivering education to staff at the assigned campuses to ensure that education modules are assigned in accordance with Federal and State Regulations.

• Oversee the clinical services in the nursing home to ensure that all federal, state and local standards, regulations and guidelines that govern the facility are adhered to.
• Monitors and oversees the care planning process by attending care conference meetings intermittently.
• Assist the Director of Nursing in developing, revising, implementing and overseeing policies and procedures for the nursing department.
• Assist in interviewing candidates for the nursing department.
• Participate on quality team as needed.
• Assist in the completion of PRI assessments and submissions.
• Lead quality team as assigned and participates in meetings by preparing reports as indicated by QAPI program.
• Function as the facility Hospice liaison and Narcotic Control Substance Officer.
• Share the responsibility with Director of Nursing for on-call responsibility.
• Functions as Director of Nursing in absence.
• Develop, organize, implement, evaluate, coordinate, and direct the infection prevention and control program in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern such requirements in the long-term care facility.
• Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or universal precautions. Manage the facilities Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update infection prevention and control precautions and aseptic technique that successfully correct problem areas.
• Annually review infection control and prevention program and update policies and procedures as needed.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing recommendations from the QAPI Committee.
• Make written and oral reports/recommendations to the Administrator or other facility directors, as necessary/required, concerning the infection prevention and control program of this facility. Report to in writing, serve on, participate in, and attend QAPI meetings monthly and quarterly.
• Evaluate and revise our infection prevention and control practices and aseptic technique to ensure continued sanitation practices are maintained throughout the facility per policy and procedure.
• Ensure that major changes in our cleaning products or techniques are approved by the Infection Prevention and Control Committee.
• Establish a routine, ongoing systematic collection, analysis, interpretation, and dissemination of surveillance data to identify infections, infection risks, and communicable disease outbreaks and maintain or improve resident health status.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
• Monitor infection prevention and control practices and procedures to ensure that all personnel, volunteers, visitors, or other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement are following UMH policy and procedure.
• Make rounds of the facility for the purpose of case findings, review of environmental sanitation procedures in all departments, and supervision of isolation precautions/practices.
• Review and analyze laboratory results related to infectious process and consult with the Nurse Management in developing the care plan for assuring that aseptic techniques are implemented.
• Assist in developing and implementing guidelines and schedule for the decontamination activities performed per policy and procedure.
• Ensure that all personnel follow established procedures for the disposal and removal of infective and contaminated materials.
• Ensure that all staff follows established isolation precautions and universal precautions per UMH policy and procedure.
• Ensure that residents with known communicable or infectious diseases are placed on isolation per policy and procedure.
• Monitor medication passes, treatments, and care activities to ensure that appropriate hand washing techniques are being followed in the handling and administering of medications, treatments, and care activities.
• Report all reportable disease outbreaks to the health department and CDC per regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement annual infection control in-service training programs.
• Participate in the annual or as needed facility assessment to determine necessary resources to care for the residents in day-to-day operations and emergencies.
• Deliver education to staff members both in a classroom and unit-based setting.
• Utilize learning management system to assign online education to appropriate employees, assist management in tracking and reporting on completion status.
• Assist in the development of education curriculum.
• Conducts a portion of General Orientation.
• Perform annual employee health screenings for employees and volunteers, including TB administration and other screenings.
• Accurately tracks employee vaccination records.

What do I need for this role?

• Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited school.
• Must be a licensed RN in the state of New York.
• Certification to teach CNA and/or Certified Home Health Aide classes (preferred).
• 2 years' experience in a long-term care or a continuing care situation.

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Savings Account

Why Choose Eklego?

As a professional, your skills are highly sought after, and you have many options. Here's what to expect with Eklego:

• We'll take the time to learn about your background, your goals, and your needs.
• Our clients rely on our expertise and trust Eklego to bring talent like YOU because we're ALL better together.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status, including genetic information.