The Mansion Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a family-owned 62-bed Skilled Nursing Facility is seeking an RN Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our team.
Position Summary
The ADON serves as the assistant to the DNS and supports all responsibilities required of the DNS role. Our facility philosophy is that the DNS and the ADON are a collaborating team. The ADON assists the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Nursing Department to assure quality care and resident safety so that each resident maintains the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. Given the size of our facility, the Infection Previonsist (IP) responsibilities are encompassed into the ADON role. The IP role is to understand and practice within the regulatory requirements of the federal infection control legislation as required in F880.
Education, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
Active unencumbered RN License in the State of RI
Certificate from CDC qualifying to be Infection Preventionist(can be obtained after hire)
CPR certification
Two (2) years' geriatric nursing experience preferred, preferably in post-acute care
DNS, ADON, or other nursing management experience preferred
Experience with Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
Positive, friendly communication style with staff
Value being a team member
Benefits:
Competitive wages commensurate with experience
Flexible online scheduling
Medical, Dental and Life Insurance
401(k) available
Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
Paid training and orientation
Paid breaks, with free meals offered
Willing to provide ICP training
Essential Functions
Assist the DNS in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating and directing the Nursing department
Assume the functions and responsibilities of DNS during any absence
Perform functions of a staff nurse when necessary
Plan, develop, organize, implement, and evaluate facility-wide systems for the prevention and control of infections of residents, staff, and visitors
Maintain our high quality infection prevention and control program (IPCP) to prevent, recognize, and control the onset and spread of infections
Oversee infection control responsibilities
Serve as a resource for staff, residents, families, and volunteers regarding: COVID-19, infectious diseases, outbreaks, and infection control practices Monitor usage and burn rate of personal protective equipment (PPE)
Regularly review CDC and State Health websites for Infection Control Guidance for Healthcare Professionals for current information and ensure associates and residents are updated when guidance changes
Complete on-going monitoring of Healthcare Acquired Infections and Community Acquired Infections including antibiotic use, micro report, line listings, and trending of infections
Serve as a QAPI Committee member, with the responsibility of reporting on infection prevention and control elements
Conduct outbreak tracking, symptom monitoring, investigation, and reporting in accordance with local health and state agency as required by law
Initiate follow-up on associate/resident exposures to communicable diseases
Coordinate the development, review, and revision of the Annual Infection Prevention and Control Plan
Ensure reporting is completed in NHSN in accordance with F885
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $89,500.00 - $93,600.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
On call
Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
RN License (Required)
Work Location: In person