What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING / INFECTION CONTROL NURSE! position at Charlene Manor Extended Care Facility?
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WE ARE SEEKING AN ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING / INFECTION CONTROL NURSE!
RN REQUIRED!
Essential Job Functions ADON:
An Assistant Director of Nursing, or ADON, manages the nursing team, in a long-term care facility. Hire and train staff, create schedules and conduct employee evaluations.
Essential Job Functions INFECTION CONTROL NURSE:
Conduct an Annual Infection Control Risk Assessment and Analysis. Develop and review the effectiveness of the Infection Prevention and Control Program’s goals and objectives. Implement data collection and surveillance strategies using the Infection Prevention and Control Program policies and procedures.
Use epidemiologic principles to conduct surveillance and investigations. Conduct outbreak investigations as required. Collect and compile surveillance data using standardized surveillance definitions.
Report findings to key stakeholders including facility leadership, Safety and Quality Assurance Performance Improvement Committees and others as requested. Use principles of performance improvement methodology as a means of enacting change.
Use statistical analysis skills to calculate infection risk, evaluate the significance of dates and make recommendations for improvement based upon findings.
Educate and be a resource to healthcare providers; staff, residents, families/visitors and the general public. Collaborate in the development and delivery of educational programs for infection prevention and control that enhances knowledge in accordance with best practices and regulatory requirements.
Serve as a role model and coach, working collaboratively with all facility departments, disciplines and staff members to implement into practice, pertinent infection prevention and control practices, considering regulatory requirements, accreditation standards and professional practice guidelines.
Assist with occupational health practices to reduce the risk of infection transmission to staff and residents.
Promote and assist with immunization program strategies for staff and residents to reduce the likelihood of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases within the facility and community.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING / INFECTION CONTROL NURSE.
MONDAY -FRIDAY SENIOR LEVEL POSITION On Call Rotation
RN REQUIRED!
Experience
Required- 3 - 4 years: Experience as an ADON / Nurse Manager-Supervisor
- 3 year(s): Experience in Infection Prevention and Control
- 2 - 3 years: Prior work experience in acute or long-term care.
- 3 - 5 years: Demonstrated ability to perform independently as a clinician with minimal supervision or assistance.
Education
Required- Associates or better in Nursing
- Masters or better in Nursing
- Bachelors or better in Nursing
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- REGISTERED NURSE
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary : $75,853 - $101,839