Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/Infection Preventionist (Thornwald Home)

United Church of Christ Homes' Thormwald Home Community is accepting applications for an Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist to assist the DON to plan, organize, develop, direct, and coordinate the operation of the nursing care delivered to residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and regulations that govern our facility.

Requirements:

• Must possess, at minimum, a diploma or nursing degree (RN) from an accredited school, college, or university;
• Must possess a current, unencumbered active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in PA;
• Must have, at minimum, two or more years of experience as a supervisor in a long-term care facility;
  
• Must have the ability to tactfully deal with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public; and,
• Must have leadership and supervisory experience and abilities with the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, develop, organize, implement, evaluate, and direct department programs consistent with current federal and state regulations and professional standards ensuring programmatic relevance to all ability and interest levels;
• Collaborate with the medical director and other physicians to assure quality care is rendered to all residents;
• Assist in the development, administration, interpretation, and coordination of department procedures, and review/revise annually;
• Develop, implement, and maintain an ongoing quality assessment and assurance program for the department;
• Review complaints, grievances, and allegations of abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property and investigate/assusre resolution;
• Develop, implement , oversee, and evaluate the Infection Prevention and Control Program
  (IPCP) in accordance with current rules and regulations (i.e., CDC, OSHA, etc.);
• Collect, analyze, and provide infection data and trends to the committee, staff, facility
  leadership and health care practitioners;
• Provide education on infection risk assessment, prevention and control strategies;
• Implement evidence-based infection control practices including those mandated by
  regulatory and licensing agencies and guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and
  Preventions;
• Consult with the Director of Education and Clinical Consulting for resources, including
  infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies, that will assist the facility when
  necessary;
• Prepare monthly summaries of all resident/personnel infections, corrective action taken, and
  the results of the corrective action. Submit copies to the Director of Nursing Services;
• Participate in surveys, reviewing and assisting in the development of plans of correction;
• Direct the day-to-day functions of staff within the department;
• Be visible within the facility to residents and staff;
• Ensure staff compliance with established policies, procedures, programs, and regulations;
• Assist in preparation of department's budget, and make adjustments to conform to approved budget;
• Participate in the interviewing and selecting of residents for admission;
• Ensure staff in nursing department are aware of relevant care plan approaches;
• Coordinate the overall care delivered to residents;
• Recruit, interview, and hire competent department personnel;
• Ensure a sufficient number of personnel are on duty;
• Counsel, discipline, and terminate personnel when necessary;
• Ensure personnel are performing their duties competently;
• Conduct annual performance appraisals;
• Develop and plan orientation and ongoing education of personnel, including updates to policies, new equipment, etc.;
• Review accident/incident reports and collaborate to establish an effective accident prevention program; and,
  
• Other duties as required and/or as assigned.

Benefits include:

• Highmark Health Insurance for $60/month!
• Dental Insurance for $2/month!
• Choice of two Vision Insurance Options!
• Free Life Insurance!
• $2500 Health Expense Reimbursement Account!
• Employer-Paid Retirement Plan!

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