What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) position at Cypress Skilled Nursing?
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist (IP)
Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is Currently seeking a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist (IP) for a great opportunity. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience, and be a strong leader and customer service focused.
Responsibilities Of The ADON
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Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is Currently seeking a Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist (IP) for a great opportunity. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years experience, and be a strong leader and customer service focused.
Responsibilities Of The ADON
- Provide care and services in a safe and efficient manner
- Ensure quality performance and conformance with regulation and laws
- Participate in state/federal nursing home survey process
- Write resultant plan of corrections and ensure they are carried out
- Participate in the QA/CQI process
- Leads the center's Infection Control process
- Performs/assigns completion of preadmission assessments on a timely basis
- Provides care as defined within the scope of the state’s nurse practice act.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes and summaries of care.
- Supervises, educates and coaches other nursing personnel/care-giving staff.
- Plans and implements in-service and training programs.
- Assures proper maintenance of clinical records in compliance with local, state and federal laws.
- Stays informed about changes in the field of nursing. Shares information with appropriate organization personnel.
- Registered Nurse license
- Graduate of an accredited nursing school
- At least 2 years of ADON experience is preferred
- Supervisory experience is required
- Knowledge of basic nursing skills
- knowledge of the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered
- Nurse Management: 5 years
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