Assistant Director of Nursing / Infection Preventionist (ADON/IP)

Lead with Compassion. Grow with Purpose. Make a Lasting Impact.

Are you a dedicated nursing professional with a passion for leadership and infection prevention? We’re seeking a caring, compassionate, and dynamic Assistant Director of Nursing / Infection Preventionist (ADON/IP) to help guide our clinical team and ensure the highest standards of care and safety for our residents.

This is more than a leadership role; it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those recovering and thriving in our community. If you’re driven by purpose, committed to excellence, and ready to grow in a supportive environment, we’d love to connect with you.

Why Join Storybrook Care and Rehabilitation?

At Storybrook Care and Rehabilitation, we believe our team is the foundation of exceptional care. We are proud to foster a workplace culture built on compassion, respect, and professional growth. Whether you're providing direct care or supporting our operations, your contributions are deeply valued and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents and their families.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• A workplace culture built on respect, compassion, and growth
• Competitive pay and access to your earnings before payday with Tapcheck
• Health benefits that support your well-being
• Paid time off to recharge and care for what matters most
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A collaborative team where your voice truly matters
  
  
  

Join us and become part of a community that cares deeply—for our residents, for each other, and for the future of skilled nursing care.

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-Time / Either Sunday – Thursday or Tuesday - Saturday

SALARY: $70,000 - $90,000 / Annually depending on experience and qualifications

JOB SUMMARY:

As the Assistant Director of Nursing / Infection Preventionist (ADON/IP), you will play a key leadership role in supporting the planning, organization, and oversight of our Nursing Services Department. Your primary responsibility is to help ensure that our clinical operations meet and exceed federal, state, and local standards for long-term care and assisted living — all while fostering a culture of safety, compassion, and excellence.

You’ll be entrusted with maintaining the highest level of quality care for our residents, championing infection prevention protocols, and collaborating with a dedicated team to create a healing and supportive environment. This is a meaningful opportunity to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve.

JOB DUTIES:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct the nursing service department, as well as its programs and activities
• Develop, maintain, and periodically update written policies and procedures that govern the day-to-day functions of the nursing service department
• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary
• Determine the staffing needs
• Recommend the number and level of nursing personnel to be employed
• Assist in calculating the number of direct nursing personnel care on duty each shift
• Ensure that all nursing assistants are enrolled in or have graduated from an approved training program
• Develop work assignments and schedule duty hours
• Make daily rounds of the nursing service department to ensure all nursing personnel are performing their work assignments
• Review complaints and grievances made or filed by department personnel
• Ensure that disciplinary action is administered fairly
• Participate in the interviewing and selection of residents for admission
• Develop a written plan of care for each resident that identifies the problems/needs, indicated the care to be given, goals to be accomplished, and which professional service is responsible for each element of care
• Prepare and plan the nursing service department's budget and submit to the Administrator.
• Schedule, attend, and participate in nursing service meetings
• Demonstrate a passion for caring as evidenced by interaction with co-workers, residents, families, and visitors
• Perform all other duties, as assigned
  
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

Education / Skills / Experience

• Must be a graduate of an approved Registered Nurse program. Must maintain a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred
• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility
• Prefer a minimum (6) months experience in rehabilitative and restorative nursing practices
• Must have Infection Prevention (IP) certification
• Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age-related needs of the residents served
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as willingness to handle difficult residents
  
  
  

Work Environment:

• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a mental and physical examination
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and /or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations
  
  
  

Affirmative Action Statement

Storybrook Care and Rehabilitation is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We actively seek to recruit, hire, and promote individuals from all backgrounds, including but not limited to women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, protected veterans, and members of the LGBTQ community. We are proud to be an affirmative action employer and encourage all qualified candidates to apply.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act, it is the policy of the facility to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Administrator.