Assistant Director of Nursing

JOB TITLE (#1549): Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / IC Preventionist

Minimum of 5 years infection control experience

Impact Recruiting Solutions is currently seeking an Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/IC Preventionist to fill an opening with a long-term care and sub-acute facility located in Jersey City, New Jersey

Schedule of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/IC Preventionist:

• This is for a Full-time position
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/IC Preventionist:

• Assists and participates in the development, organization, and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies/procedures, job descriptions, and standards of nursing care in accordance with the goals of the center; commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Center;
• Confers with the Director of Nursing in assessing the quality of nursing care being delivered and recognizes the need for improving or changing nursing practices;
• Assists with the development, direction, participation, and evaluation of the orientation program for nursing personnel; responsible for orientation of new nursing employees.
• Makes daily rounds to evaluate resident/patient care, and employee performance relative to infection control and nursing practices; assists with educational needs;
• Remains cognizant of legal aspects of nursing practice as well as government regulations regarding infection control; demonstrates this in teaching, supervision, and evaluation of resident care
• Participates in internal audit of nursing practice and in the plan of correction when deficits are identified; audits the following on a monthly basis
• Conducts and retains New Hire physicals and New Hire medical records
• Assistance with scheduling when needed
• Assist with the education of staff during In-Services and General Orientation
• Experience with Point Click Care (PCC) preferred

Requirements

• Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Must have current RN licensure by the State Board of Nursing.
• Must have a minimum of 5 years of infection control experience OR certification in infection control by the Certification Board of Infection Control and Epidemiology (CBIC)

Benefits

• The salary for this position is $95,000 - $110,000 / yr (Based on experience)
• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Sign-on bonus of $5,000