Assistant Director of Nursing Wound Care (ADON) Sign on Bonus

MGM Healthcare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate and skilled Assistant Director of Nursing specializing in wound care and infection control. This role involves leading nursing care plans, assessing and documenting resident conditions, and ensuring compliance with clinical policies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, provide exceptional care, and support the nursing team while promoting a safe and clean environment for residents. Join a dedicated team where your expertise will make a significant impact on the quality of life for seniors in our care.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus for RN $12,000

Sign On Bonus for LPN $10,000

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN or LPN license and CPR certification.
• Preferred experience in nursing management and wound care.

Responsibilities

• Lead nursing care plans and assess residents' conditions.
• Document treatment and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Supervise nursing staff and maintain quality care standards.

Skills

Wound Care Administration

Infection Control Prevention

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

CPR Certification

Wound Care Certification

Job description

At Sherbrooke Village, we deliver the highest quality of care for every resident through our most valuable asset: you. We seek compassionate and thoughtful individuals who share our passion for exceptional care in senior living. Sherbrooke Village partners with a vast network of skilled nursing centers across 3 states to support our small team environment of caring professionals with the resources and benefits of a large enterprise. Your legacy of excellence begins when you join us at Sherbrooke Village.

This position requires an emphasis in wound care administration and infection control prevention. Employees will assess, treat, and care for patients with wounds, as well as creating a plan to boost healing opportunity. Assessing residents on admission and documenting appropriately as condition changes will be a key emphasis.

Pay, Benefits, and Perks of Assistant Director of Nursing Wound Care (ADON):

• Competitive Pay Based on Experience
• Sign On Bonus for RN $12,000
• Sign on Bonus for LPN $10,000
• Immediately accrue paid time off (PTO) as you work! (full-time only)
• 6 Observed Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Up to $5,000 per in tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• Take home up to 75% of your net earned wages at the end of every shift
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company-matched contributions after 1 year of employment
• Medical (Teledoc Included), Dental, Vision, Life and other voluntary Insurances for full-time employees

Essential Functions of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Wound Care Nurse / Infection Prevention Control Specialist:

• Highly motivated and able to assist in all aspects of nursing
• The candidate will provide services that exceed company and regulatory standards
• Initiates and leads individualized nursing care plans
• Assesses and documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians’ orders
• Assigns nursing care to team members in accordance with the resident’s needs and the person’s capabilities and qualifications
• Administers medications
• Starts IVs and performs treatments for assigned residents
• Documents that treatment as required
• Ensures that supplies are utilized economically, and that equipment is clean and maintained in a safe manner
• The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) works under the direction of the Director of Nursing (DON) to complete the following functions:
• Provide personal care to residents in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort consistent with Company Clinical Policies and Procedures as well as state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Initiates the development and implementation of policies and procedures that govern the nursing staff in collaboration with appropriate services.
• Responsible for the provision of nursing services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• Establish and maintain job specification and descriptions for nursing staff.
• Address and support cultural practices if such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy.
• Recommend modifications, additions, or deletions to nursing staffing plans to ensure reasonable hours and acceptable working conditions to provide optimal resident care coverage.
• Assure that each resident’s accident or incident is fully documented and reported in accordance with Company Clinical Policies and Procedures and state/federal guidelines and regulations.
• Represent nursing staff on various committees, Infection Prevention and Control, Pain Management, Performance Improvement, and Quality Assurance.
• Make rounds to all nursing units daily.
• Participate in performance improvement functions by collecting and verifying data, as needed.
• Consult other departments, as appropriate, to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the resident’s needs.
• Ensure licensed nurses perform head-to-toe assessments and reassessments on all residents.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the geriatric residents and evaluate licensed nurse’s abilities to assess and reassess residents.
• Ability to interpret results of test and procedures; take appropriate action.
• Assess residents on admission and at least once per shift, as well as when conditions change and document appropriately.
• Ability to adequately assess and reassess residents’ pain, utilize appropriate pain management techniques, and educate resident and family on pain management.
• Interpret test results and take appropriate action on results.
• Promote and support the greatest possible degree of independence for residents.
• Contribute knowledge of residents’ conditions and document observations as required.
• Promote a safe and clean hazard-free environment for residents, family members, and staff members.
• Assure equipment is clean and functional. Report any malfunctions to supervisor.
• Ability to function as a team leader and role model.
• Abide by the Company Clinical policies and procedures for Abuse Prevention.
• Notify physician of changes in resident’s condition and follow through until appropriate action is taken.
• Follow through, as needed, on information given by shift report, resident or family regarding resident concerns.
• Implement plan of care for the resident based on assessments and goals as established by the interdisciplinary care team.
• Attend all required meetings.
• Plan and coordinate with Administrator, utilizing the respective service managers for planning the budgeting requirements for staff, performance of work, supplies, and equipment.
• Responsible for cost controls to ensure maximum effectiveness of funds expended from approved department budgets.
• Follows infection prevention and control procedures and supervises supportive staff in infection prevention and control procedures.
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations.
• Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications of Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) - Wound Care Nurse / Infection Prevention Control Specialist:

• Registered Nurse (RN) or Practice Nurse (LPN) license in good standing is required.
• Valid CPR certification
• One year of nursing experience is preferred
• Prior nursing management/leadership is preferred
• Wound Care certification is preferred; however, employer will provide education assistance to support attainment of certification for qualified candidate
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members, and at all levels of the organization
• Ability to react decisively and quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of training techniques for clinical staff

EEO Statement:

Our facility provides equal employment opportunities. We are committed to complying with all state, federal, and local laws that prohibit discrimination in employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfers, compensation, benefits, training, programs, reductions in workforce, termination, and recall. Our facility strives to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals who are properly qualified and able to perform the duties of their employment, without regard to employees’ legally-protected characteristics (“protected class”) including: age, sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, medical condition, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotyping, or genetic information.

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