Assistant Director of Nursing ADON RN

The Peaks Care Center • Longmont, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The ADON assists the DON in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, and directing the day-to-day functions of the nursing department, in accordance with company policy and all appropriate regulations. This position is also ensuring that an effective infection control, and wound care programs are maintained at all times.

Requirements

• Must possess a RN Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must have, at a minimum, three (3) years of experience as a supervisor in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related health care facility.
• Certified in Infection Control required.

Responsibilities

• Inform nursing service personnel of new admissions, their expected time of arrival, room assignment, etc.
• Ensure that direct nursing care be provided by a licensed nurse, a certified nursing assistant, and/or a nurse aide trainee qualified to perform the procedure.
• Schedule daily rounds to observe residents and to determine if nursing needs are being met.
• Make rounds with physicians as necessary.
• Identifies, manages, and treats specific skin conditions, such as pressure injuries, diabetic, venous, or arterial ulcers, and traumatic or complicated wounds.
• Provide wound care on assigned residents in accordance with physician orders, following manufacturer recommendations and appropriate techniques.
• Complete weekly wound rounds with wound care provider.
• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of the infection control program for monitoring communicable and/or infectious diseases among the residents and personnel.
• Ensure that the facility is in compliance with current CDC, OSHA, and local regulations concerning infection control or standard/universal precautions.
• Develop and implement a practical system of detecting, evaluating, recording, and reporting infections that originate with facility personnel.
• Assist in developing methods for coordinating nursing services with other resident services to ensure the continuity of the residents’ total regimen of care.
• Rotating on call for floor coverage and clinical triage
• Floor coverage as needed

Benefits

• Sign On Bonus
• Competitive pay
• Shift Differentials for select shifts and positions
• Paycheck Advances
• Paid sick leave and vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Voluntary benefits: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Care & Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401K Plan
• Employee Discount Program
• Paid Mentorship and professional growth opportunities
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

What This Job Offers

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