Bethesda Health Group
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON-RN)
Bethesda Health Group, Chesterfield, Missouri, United States, 63005
Overview
Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON-RN) at Bethesda Health Group Summary
Infection Prevention experience and/or certification preferred. Responsibilities
Provides management oversight for multiple nursing neighborhoods and assists the Director of Nursing as needed. Acts as a resource to staff regarding administrative programs, policies, and changes. Promotes a collaborative approach with physicians and other health care disciplines. Sets a positive example in performance, attitude, and adherence to policies and procedures. Analyzes problems, offers recommendations, and demonstrates initiative in problem resolution. Investigates unusual situations/incidents and takes appropriate follow-up action. Identifies resident concerns and needs. Communicates events requiring administrative attention to the Director of Nursing. Recommends corrective action when problems are identified, taking immediate action when the situation indicates. Performs nursing inquiries for new and readmissions, including contacting physicians, family, MSW and nursing staff, and logging all inquiries. Collaborates with admitting personnel in the assigning of beds for admissions and/or transfer of patients. Submits written communication that is clear, concise, and accurate. Meets corporate and department goals. Proactively identifies key strategies for improvement. Empowers staff by promoting accountability, responsibility, and authority to enhance resident care. Conducts investigations of incidents, initiates follow-up actions, and assists the agency in investigations as needed. Ensures interventions are implemented and maintains a log of all incidents. Assesses staffing requirements and makes changes to ensure safe, quality resident care. Evaluates and disciplines staff on shift as appropriate; notifies the Director of Nursing of actions taken. Provides counseling and guidance to employees as needed. Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control infections. Establishes facility-wide systems for infection prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors. Develops and implements policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice for infection prevention and control. Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program and infection control committee. Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (e.g., catheter care, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care testing, injections). Leads the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Committee and participates in the QAA Committee. Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s annual facility assessment review. Reviews and revises the infection prevention and control program, standards, policies, and procedures annually or as needed. Provides education on infection prevention and control to staff, residents, and families where appropriate. Ensures public health is notified of reportable diseases and collaborates with other departments on occupational health and safety. Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities. Serve as liaison between Bethesda lab and pharmacy and the Director of Nursing and staff nurses. Impromptu rounds to ensure clean work areas and timely performance of duties; oversee weekend on-call duties including staffing and incident reporting. Attends care plan meetings with staff and family members when needed. Completes assigned sections of MDS in a timely manner. Monitors employees on Workers’ Compensation therapies and maintains notes for the Director of Nursing. Monitors and rounds in the Restorative Nursing Program and coordinates the restorative staff and records. Maintains records and monitors reduction of restraints in the Restraint Reduction Program. May be assigned other duties as appropriate. Job Qualifications
Graduate of accredited school of nursing Bachelors degree in nursing or equivalent preferred Current RN license in the state you will be working Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education Three to four years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated administrative and supervisory competency One year management experience preferred Communication, organization, and planning skills required Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary Ability to transfer and move residents who vary in ability to assist, weighing 200+ lbs, using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40 lbs using proper techniques and with assistance when necessary Manual dexterity, coordination, and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipment Ability to perform necessary documentation Visual acuity Must be able to manage a diversity of activities Job Details
Pay range: $65,798 - $109,663 annually Category: RN Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bethesda Health Group by 2x. Get notified about new Assistant Director of Nursing jobs in Chesterfield, MO. Location notes and additional job postings included in the original description have been removed for clarity.
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Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON-RN) at Bethesda Health Group Summary
Infection Prevention experience and/or certification preferred. Responsibilities
Provides management oversight for multiple nursing neighborhoods and assists the Director of Nursing as needed. Acts as a resource to staff regarding administrative programs, policies, and changes. Promotes a collaborative approach with physicians and other health care disciplines. Sets a positive example in performance, attitude, and adherence to policies and procedures. Analyzes problems, offers recommendations, and demonstrates initiative in problem resolution. Investigates unusual situations/incidents and takes appropriate follow-up action. Identifies resident concerns and needs. Communicates events requiring administrative attention to the Director of Nursing. Recommends corrective action when problems are identified, taking immediate action when the situation indicates. Performs nursing inquiries for new and readmissions, including contacting physicians, family, MSW and nursing staff, and logging all inquiries. Collaborates with admitting personnel in the assigning of beds for admissions and/or transfer of patients. Submits written communication that is clear, concise, and accurate. Meets corporate and department goals. Proactively identifies key strategies for improvement. Empowers staff by promoting accountability, responsibility, and authority to enhance resident care. Conducts investigations of incidents, initiates follow-up actions, and assists the agency in investigations as needed. Ensures interventions are implemented and maintains a log of all incidents. Assesses staffing requirements and makes changes to ensure safe, quality resident care. Evaluates and disciplines staff on shift as appropriate; notifies the Director of Nursing of actions taken. Provides counseling and guidance to employees as needed. Develops and implements an ongoing infection prevention and control program to prevent, recognize, and control infections. Establishes facility-wide systems for infection prevention and control of infections and communicable diseases of residents, staff, and visitors. Develops and implements policies and procedures in accordance with current standards of practice for infection prevention and control. Oversees the facility’s antibiotic stewardship program and infection control committee. Oversees resident care activities that increase risk of infection (e.g., catheter care, wound care, incontinence care, skin care, point-of-care testing, injections). Leads the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Committee and participates in the QAA Committee. Implements an annual infection control risk assessment process and participates in the facility’s annual facility assessment review. Reviews and revises the infection prevention and control program, standards, policies, and procedures annually or as needed. Provides education on infection prevention and control to staff, residents, and families where appropriate. Ensures public health is notified of reportable diseases and collaborates with other departments on occupational health and safety. Maintains documentation of infection prevention and control program activities. Serve as liaison between Bethesda lab and pharmacy and the Director of Nursing and staff nurses. Impromptu rounds to ensure clean work areas and timely performance of duties; oversee weekend on-call duties including staffing and incident reporting. Attends care plan meetings with staff and family members when needed. Completes assigned sections of MDS in a timely manner. Monitors employees on Workers’ Compensation therapies and maintains notes for the Director of Nursing. Monitors and rounds in the Restorative Nursing Program and coordinates the restorative staff and records. Maintains records and monitors reduction of restraints in the Restraint Reduction Program. May be assigned other duties as appropriate. Job Qualifications
Graduate of accredited school of nursing Bachelors degree in nursing or equivalent preferred Current RN license in the state you will be working Completed specialized training in infection prevention and control through accredited continuing education Three to four years of recent nursing experience with demonstrated administrative and supervisory competency One year management experience preferred Communication, organization, and planning skills required Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time Ability to lift heavy objects using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary Ability to transfer and move residents who vary in ability to assist, weighing 200+ lbs, using proper lifting techniques and with assistance when necessary Ability to push and pull equipment weighing in excess of 40 lbs using proper techniques and with assistance when necessary Manual dexterity, coordination, and skillful use of hands when working with residents and equipment Ability to perform necessary documentation Visual acuity Must be able to manage a diversity of activities Job Details
Pay range: $65,798 - $109,663 annually Category: RN Seniority level: Mid-Senior level Employment type: Part-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Bethesda Health Group by 2x. Get notified about new Assistant Director of Nursing jobs in Chesterfield, MO. Location notes and additional job postings included in the original description have been removed for clarity.
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