RN ADON- Assistant Director of Nursing

Amoroso Woodridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Competitive salary

Generous PTO package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Amoroso Woodridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Harrisburg, PA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the RN ADON-Assistant Director of Nursing role. You will work closely with the Director of Nursing to lead the infection prevention program and support clinical operations.

This salaried management position requires at least 2 years in long-term care management, formal infection prevention training, and strong education and time-management skills.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years in a long-term care management role.
• Formal Infection Preventionist training is required.
• Experience training staff using multiple educational mediums.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills.
• PA-PSRS and NHSN experience preferred; access within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Infection Prevention Program, including tracking, surveillance, reporting, and education.
• Champion the facility's immunization program for residents and staff.
• Chair the Infection Control Meeting.
• Active member of the QAA Committee and other sub-committees as assigned.
• Provide education based on Federal and State requirements and staff performance.
• Coordinate and oversee New Employee Orientation and work with medical providers.
• Make rounds to identify educational needs and ensure compliance with infection control practices.
• Provide educational sessions for staff across departments and shifts.
• Be an active member of the nursing team to improve clinical outcomes.
• Identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans.
• Other duties as described in the job description/assigned by the DON.
• ADON responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership & staff development

Infection prevention training

Time management

Educational delivery

Education

Infection Preventionist training

Tools

NHSN

PA-PSRS

Job description

Amoroso Woodridge is looking for a Registered Nurse to fulfill the position of RN ADON-Assistant Director of Nursing. The Registered Nurse chosen for this position will work closely with, and report to the Director of Nursing.

Who We Are:

Amoroso Woodridge is a privately-owned, 95-bed skilled nursing facility in Harrisburg. We strive to provide exceptional care to our residents in a warm, home-like environment.

What We Need:

• Registered Nurse with at least 2 years experience in a long-term care/skilled nursing management/supervisory role
• Formal Infection Preventionist training (CDC/CMS training is acceptable)
• Experience training/developing staff using various educational mediums, including electronic, in-person, one-on-one, and group training.
• Creativity in educational inservice presentation to foster learning
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills
• PA-PSRS and NHSN experience strongly preferred - candidate will need to secure access to NHSN within 60 days of hire

What You Will Do:

• Manage and execute the Infection Prevention Program, including tracking, surveillance, reporting, and education

• Champion the facility's immunization program for residents and staff

• Chair the Infection Control Meeting

• Active member of the QAA Committee; participates in QAA sub-committees as assigned

• Provide individual and group education based on Federal and State requirements, facility need, and staff performance

• Coordinate and oversee the facility's New Employee Orientation

• Work closely with medical providers

• Make rounds to identify educational needs and compliance with infection control practices

• Provide educational sessions for staff in all departments and all shifts

• Be an active member of the nursing team to improve clinical outcomes

• Identify improvement opportunities and develop action plans

• Other duties as described in the job description/assigned by the DON

• Have ADON Responsibilities

When you will work:

• Typically Monday - Friday, 8am - 4:30pm
• Off hours (evening, night shift, weekends) to provide education to staff working on those shifts - typically 1-2 times per month and as needed
• Alternate hours will be required based on the needs of the facility
• Participate in an on-call rotation with other Nursing Administration Team members

What we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans - available the first of the next month after starting
• Competitive salary (this is salaried management position, not hourly)
• Opportunity for growth
• Generous PTO package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Supportive Team
• Much more