ADON/Infection Prevention

St. Mary’s Healthcare has been providing high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the people of Montgomery and Fulton counties since 1903. At St. Mary’s Hospital, the Rao Outpatient Pavilion and other locations, the local, independent healthcare organization offers the comprehensive, critical services its community needs and deserves. St. Mary’s Healthcare has also been named a 2026 Times Union Top Workplace—the first acute care hospital in the Capital Region to earn the distinction since the Times Union launched the recognition program 14 years ago.

Job Requisition: ADONI001696
Employment Type: Full-Time
Shift: Days
Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Hiring Range: Starting at $87,422.24

The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing, organizing and implementing clinical services and programs.

• Communicates policies, expected outcomes, work routines and work procedures to clinical staff.

• Assists with implementation and evaluation of quality of care including ongoing auditing of quality indicators.

• Assists in monitoring nursing budgets. Assists with admissions, discharges and transfer to ensure appropriate care and compliance with State and/or Federal regulations.

• Manages activities related to staffing, including hiring, orienting, evaluating, disciplinary actions, and continuing education initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications Licensure / Certification / Registration:

Required Credential(s):

• BLS Provider obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.

• Registered Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date. Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required. Master's degree or combination of bachelor's degree and experience preferred.

Work Experience:

• 5 years of experience required.

• 10 years of experience preferred.

• 2 years of leadership or management experience required.

• 5 years of leadership or management experience preferred.

Required Skills and Attributes:

• Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while using critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
• Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Displays integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
• Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
• Demonstrates flexibility
• Takes initiative
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.
• Effective critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with various Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel).
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take and follow direction in a positive and appropriate manner.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Must be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate written and oral communication skills.
• Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English

Licenses & Certifications

• Registered Nurse

Equal Opportunity Employer
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