Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON-RN)

Bethesda Health Group; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated RN to provide management oversight for nursing neighborhoods. This role involves collaborating with healthcare professionals to enhance resident care, implementing infection prevention programs, and ensuring compliance with health standards. As part of a committed team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of residents while enjoying a supportive work environment with competitive benefits. If you are a proactive leader with a passion for nursing and quality care, this position offers a fulfilling career path with opportunities for growth and advancement.

Benefits

403b

Daily pay

Bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Holiday pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Prescription insurance

Life insurance

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of recent nursing experience with administrative competency.
• Specialized training in infection prevention and control required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing neighborhoods and assist the Director of Nursing.
• Develop and implement infection prevention and control programs.
• Conduct investigations of incidents and ensure quality resident care.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Planning Skills

Manual Dexterity

Problem Resolution

Leadership

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent

Current RN license

Job description

Bethesda Brings out the Best in Talented, Caring People!

At Bethesda, more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the lives of others.

As a team member at Bethesda, you'll enjoy great benefits such as: 403b, daily pay, bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

Medical, dental, vision, prescription, and life insurance available for regular status full and part-time employees.

Infection Prevention experience and/or certification preferred.

Summary

Provides management oversight for multiple nursing neighborhoods and assists the Director of Nursing as needed. Acts as a resource to staff regarding administrative programs, policies, and changes. Promotes a collaborative approach with physicians and other health care disciplines. Sets a positive example in performance, attitude, and adherence to policies and procedures. Analyzes problems, offers recommendations, and demonstrates initiative in problem resolution. Investigates unusual situations/incidents and takes appropriate follow-up action. Identifies resident concerns and needs. Communicates events requiring administrative attention to the Director of Nursing. Recommends corrective action when problems are identified, taking immediate action when situation indicates. Makes nursing inquiries for new and re-admits, which includes calling physicians, family, MSW, and nursing staff, then logging all inquiries. Collaborates with admitting personnel in the assigning of beds for admissions and/or transfer of patients. Submits written communication that is clear, concise, and accurate. Meets Corporate and department goals. Is proactive in identifying key strategies for improvement. Empowers staff by promoting accountability, responsibility, and authority to enhance resident care. Conducts investigations of incident occurrence including initiating anecdotes and contacting the staff at home and the agency as necessary as well as assisting the agency in their investigation. Ensures that interventions are implemented and maintains a log of all incidents. Assesses the staffing requirements and makes changes to ensure safe, quality resident care. Evaluates/disciplines staff on his/her shift; notifies Director of Nursing of actions taken. Forwards anecdotal notes or written reports as appropriate. Provides counseling and guidance to employees as needed. Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections in order to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment. Establishes facility-wide systems for the prevention, identification, reporting, investigation, and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors. Develops and implements written policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice and recognized guidelines for infection prevention and control. Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program. Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (i.e., use and care of urinary catheters, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care blood testing, and medication injections). Leads the facility’s Infection and Prevention Control Committee. Develops action plans to address opportunities for improvement. Participates on the facility’s QAA Committee. Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s annual facility assessment review process. Reviews and/or revises the facility’s infection prevention and control program, its standards, policies, and procedures annually and as needed for changes to the facility assessment to ensure they are effective and in accordance with current standards of practice for preventing and controlling infections. Provides education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families (where appropriate). Ensures public health is notified of reportable diseases. Collaborates with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety. Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities. Serves as a liaison between Bethesda lab and pharmacy and the Director of Nursing and staff nurses. Conducts impromptu rounds in the facility for keeping work areas clean and clear of obstacles, ensuring CNAs and CNs perform duties in a timely fashion and to assess resident care. Weekend on-call duties include: staffing, incident reporting, and troubleshooting issues that arise. Occasionally, when needed, attends care plan meetings with staff and family members. Completes assigned section of MDS in a timely manner. Monitors employees currently on Worker’s Compensation therapies or PT/OT/ST therapies and types up the notes and informs the Director of Nursing. Monitors and makes rounds to assess care in the Restorative Nursing Program. Coordinates program and monitors restorative staff. Updates and maintains restorative records. Maintains records and monitors reduction of restraints in the Restraint Reduction Program. May be assigned other duties as appropriate.

Job Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or equivalent preferred
• Current RN license in the state you will be working
• Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education
• Three to four years of recent nursing experience during which administrative and supervisory competency has been demonstrated
• One year management experience preferred
• Communication, organization, and planning skills required
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Ability to transfer and move residents who vary with ability to assist weighing 200+ lbs using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40 lbs using proper techniques and with assistance when necessary
• Manual dexterity, coordination, and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipment
• Ability to perform necessary documentation
• Must be able to manage a diversity of activities

Pay range: $63,943 - $106,407 annually

Category: RN

About the Company

We are the premier provider of senior care and services in St. Louis providing exceptional senior living, care, and services.