Assistant Director of Nursing/ IP Nurse

Assistant Director of Nursing Services (ADON)/ Infection Preventioist (IP)

BENEFITS:

ADON POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Director of Nursing is the second highest level of position in the nursing department. This position takes on some of the responsibilities of the nursing department as may be delegated. He/she provides assistance in the functioning of the nursing department. In addition, he/she assists and supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing care delivery system.

ADON RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1 Assists and participates in the development, organization and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures and standards of nursing care in accordance with the goals of Windsor Gardens Care Center;

2 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;

3 Assists with the development, direction, participation, and evaluation of the orientation program for nursing personnel; responsible for orientation of new nursing employees in the absence of the Director of Staff Development;

4 Makes daily rounds to evaluate resident care, the progress of individual employees, monitors nursing practices and assists personnel with nursing and educational needs;

5 Remains cognizant of legal aspects of nursing practice as well as government regulations; demonstrates this in teaching, supervision, and evaluation of resident care;

6 Assists with on-site evaluation of employee performance and assesses need for progressive disciplinary action; participates in employee conferences, as requested by the Director of Nursing;

7 Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;

8 Assists with daily scheduling to ensure adequate and safe staffing necessary to deliver nursing services; keeps within predetermined par level staffing ratios;

9 Acts as on-call nursing clinical resource person, as scheduled;

10 Participates in internal audit of nursing practice and in the plan of correction when deficits are identified;

11 Compiles end-of-month reports to be submitted to the DON;

12 Establishes and facilitates effective employer/employee relations;

13 Assures that MDS, RAPS and care plans for the residents on the unit are completed in a timely manner and comply with all nursing facility/regulatory policies;

14 Acts as a liaison for residents, families, visitors and staff to resolve concerns and issues, always with the goal of resident satisfaction;

15 Participates in the Q.I. program of the nursing facility;

16 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

17 Performs other duties as requested.

ADON SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1 A graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current registered nurse licensure by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing.

2 A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.

3 BSN preferred.

ADON JOB SKILLS:

1 Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques, and practices.

2 Must have thorough knowledge of the mechanics of modern nursing care equipment and devices.

3 Must have considerable knowledge of medications, their proper dosage and expected results.

4 Must possess the ability to work independently, problem solve and make decisions as necessary.

5 Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, resident, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

6 Must have ability to supervise nursing functions in an effective manner.

7 Must have ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions of a technical nature.

8 Must possess thorough knowledge of licensing and certification regulations.

9 Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

IP POSITION SUMMARY:

The Infection Control Coordinator assists and supports the translation of the nursing philosophy of the facility into nursing practice by participating in the planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing care delivery system. In addition, he/she provides residents and personnel with established guidelines to follow in prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease.

IP RESPONSIBILITIES/ ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1 Establishes guidelines for prevention and spread of contagious, infectious or communicable disease;

2 Assists with monitoring for a sanitary environment for facility personnel, residents, and visitors;

3 Ensures that all infection control policies and procedures are implemented and followed;

4 Coordinates regular in-services on infection control practice at least quarterly;

5 Assumes responsibility for detecting and reworking nosocomial infections on a systematic and current basis;

6 Conducts surveillance of all departments pertinent to infection control practices;

7 Performs epistemological investigation of all significant clusters of infection;

8 Recommends changes to corporate policies and procedures for the Infection Control Manual;

9 Conducts rounds throughout nursing facility to assure compliance with State, Federal and Prospect Heights Care Facility guidelines; a report on findings will be submitted to the Director of Nursing and to the Administrator;

10 Arranges physicals for all new employees and schedules follow up medical reviews/PPD’s in accordance with state/federal regulations;

11 Maintains active involvement in facility Quality Improvement Policy;

12 Concerns his/herself with the safety of all facility residents in order to minimize the potential for fire and accidents. Also, ensures that the facility adheres to the legal, safety, health, fire and sanitation codes, by being familiar with his/her role in carrying out the facility’s fire, safety and disaster plans and by being familiar with current MSDS;

13 Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

14 Performs other duties as requested.

IP SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/ VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1 The Infection Control Coordinator must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with current

registered nurse licensure by the NJ State Board of Nursing.

2 A minimum of three years full-time or equivalent clinical experience is required and a minimum of two years of clinical experience in long-term care nursing with one year in a management/administrative or supervisory capacity is preferred.

3 Annual attendance of an Infection Control Seminar and comprehension of Windsor Gardens Care Center Infection Control Manual are also required.

IP JOB SKILLS:

1 Must have thorough knowledge of nursing theory, techniques and practices.

2 Must have thorough knowledge of the specialized procedures applied and equipment used in the area to which assigned.

3 Must have knowledge of dietetic, sanitation and personal hygiene.

4 Must be skilled in handling and manipulating instruments and equipment.

5 Must have knowledge and understanding of basic nursing and infection control practice and procedures.

6 Must have reasonable working knowledge of principles of epidemiology and infectious diseases.

7 Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.

8 Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test.

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

1 The Assistant Director of Nursing/ IP relieves the Director of Nursing in his/her absence. Interacts with residents, families, visitors and employees.

2 He/she carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.

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