Assistant Director of Nursing, Infection Control RN

Optalis • Three Rivers, MI

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About The Position

This role involves supporting the Director of Nursing (DON) in managing nursing operations, with a specific focus on infection control. Key responsibilities include assisting with staff management, ensuring regulatory compliance, providing clinical leadership, managing patient and family relations, and handling administrative tasks related to infection control and patient records.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Experience in infection control
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations (e.g., OBRA, Title 22)
• Skills in staff scheduling, recruitment, training, and performance evaluations
• Ability to provide clinical leadership and support
• Experience in handling audits and updating patient records

Responsibilities

• Assisting with staff scheduling, recruitment, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensuring the facility adheres to state and federal regulations (e.g., OBRA, Title 22) and maintaining safety standards.
• Supporting the DON, leading staff during the DON's absence, and implementing nursing policies and procedures.
• Addressing patient and family concerns and, in some settings, helping with direct care, medication, or treatments.
• Handling audits, infection control monitoring, and updating patient records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level