RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and Infection Control

CHR Consulting Services, Inc.; DuBois (Clearfield County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fantastic career opportunity

Free vision & dental

Facility paid life insurance

Job summary

Dubois Continuum of Care Community is seeking an experienced RN to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and Infection Control. The role provides leadership to the nursing team and oversees the facility's infection prevention program, ensuring high quality resident care and regulatory compliance.

You will back up the Director of Nursing, train staff on policies, participate in committees, and drive continuous improvement in patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Registered Nurse in a long-term care setting.
• Associate's degree in nursing is required.
• Knowledge of long-term care regulations and infection control is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the nursing team and oversee the infection control program.
• Assist the DON with administrative duties and act as backup when DON is away.
• Train staff on policies and procedures related to exposure or blood and body fluids.
• Lead or participate in facility committees and promote staff morale and cooperation.
• Meet with personnel to identify and correct problems and improve services.
• Communicate the infection control program to encourage staff participation.

Skills

Leadership

Infection control knowledge

Staff training

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and Infection Control

Join our dynamic team at Dubois Continuum of Care Community, where we are always looking for experienced professionals with a passion for senior care and community-based organizations!

About the Role:

As an RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) and Infection Control, you will be responsible for providing leadership and direction to our nursing team, while also overseeing the infection control program at our facility. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced Registered Nurse to join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, and reports

• Assist DON with administrative duties and serve as backup when the DON is not in the building

• Provide personnel with training and information governing established policies and procedures concerning exposure or blood/body fluids with the direction of the Infection Control nurse

• Serve on various committees of the facility as directed

• Assist the staff in understanding their duties and improving every facet of their performance

• Meet with personnel, as appropriate, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services

• Promote the morale of all personnel and maintain a spirit of cooperation

• Communicate the program in such a way to encourage staff participation and involvement

• Attend outside training programs and activities that will add to your professional growth

• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed by the Administrator or Director of Nursing

Infection Control Responsibilities:

• Initiate infection control measure as required and directed, with knowledge of State and Federal regulations, ensuring facility compliance

• Educate and manage personnel as it relates to infection control

• Oversee resident care as it relates to infection control and work with other departments to meet this goal

• Lead the Infection Control Committee and conduct routine meetings

• Conduct rounds on the nursing units to monitor compliance with infection control policies and procedures

• Identify infection control problems and recommend corrective action

• Collect and report data related to infections

Requirements:

• 1+ years of experience as a Registered Nurse

• Associate's Degree in Nursing

• Must know Long Term Care

What We Offer:

• FANTASTIC CAREER OPPORTUNITY!

• FREE VISION & DENTAL

• FACILITY PAID LIFE INSURANCE

Note:

Salary and benefits will be discussed during the interview process.