Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)

Avir Health Group; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Avir Health Group seeks an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to assist the Director of Nursing in managing the Nursing Department. The role includes overseeing patient care, infection control strategies, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. We're looking for a qualified nurse with supervisory experience who can lead and support a team in a skilled nursing environment.

Benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement 401K

Corporate Support

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of supervisory experience in healthcare.
• Education, training, or certification in infection control.
• Knowledge of long-term care operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management and daily operations of the nursing department.
• Ensure each patient’s needs are assessed and a treatment plan is developed.
• Lead the Infection Control Committee and develop action plans.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Knowledge of Infection Control

Patient Care

Education

Valid Texas Nurse License

CPR Certification

Education in Infection Control

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team!The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) assists the Director of Nursing with day-to-day functions of the Nursing Department in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices that comply with Federal, State, and local regulations. The ADON demonstrates knowledge of the patients' physical, social, emotional, and psychological needs based on the health care required. In addition, the ADON helps ensure adequate staffing patterns and that staff are qualified and trained.

ADON/IP is responsible for identifying, investigating, monitoring, and reporting healthcare associated infections. The IP collaborates with teams and individuals to create infection prevention strategies, ongoing surveillance, provides feedback, and sustains infection prevention strategies in accordance with CDC guidelines and facility policies. Ensures compliance with regulatory standards that relate to skilled nursing infection control practices.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the management and daily operations of the nursing department.

• Ensure that each patient’s needs are assessed and that a nursing treatment plan is developed.

• Provide nursing care following established nursing service objectives and standards.

• Ensure that the required documentation is complete and is compliant with regulations and standards.

• Lead the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops action plans to address opportunities for improvement. Participates on the facility’s QAA Committee.

Qualifications:

• Valid Texas Nurse License.

• Valid CPR Certification.

• Minimum of one year of experience in a supervisory capacity in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related healthcare program.

• Education, training, experience, or certification in infection control and prevention.

• Must possess knowledge of long-term care operational standards as set forth in the Federal Register, Conditions of Participation and State regulations.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

• Ancillary policies including Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Coverage

• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D

• Paid Time Off

• Retirement 401K

• Unparalleled Corporate Support