Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/Infection Preventionist (The Lebanon Valley Home)

United Church of Christ Homes•Annville, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

United Church of Christ Homes' Ephrata Manor 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
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/assure 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
Other duties as required and/or as assigned