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ambassadorhccollegepark

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist

ambassadorhccollegepark, Fort Myers, Florida, United States, 33916

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Ambassador Healthcare at College Park Position:

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist Location:

Fort Myers, Florida Shift:

Full-Time | Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Salary:

$90,000 – $100,000 (based on experience)

About the Role Ambassador Healthcare at College Park is seeking an experienced and dedicated

Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist

to support nursing leadership and oversee infection prevention and control programs. This role is ideal for a Registered Nurse with strong supervisory and infection prevention experience in a skilled nursing facility.

Key Responsibilities

Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, implementing, and evaluating daily nursing services in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Support development and implementation of nursing service organizational structures.

Collaborate with the MDS/RAI Coordinator to schedule, conduct, and submit resident assessments.

Allocate staffing and resources efficiently to ensure optimal resident outcomes.

Coordinate care with physicians, consultants, advocacy organizations, and government agencies.

Ensure continuity of resident care through collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.

Assist with staffing data collection and daily postings.

Participate in discharge planning and updates to resident care plans.

Support development of nursing policies, procedures, objectives, and philosophy statements.

Maintain current nursing reference materials and regulatory resources.

Assist in preparation of departmental budgets.

Plan, develop, implement, and oversee the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program.

Ensure compliance with CDC, OSHA, and local infection prevention regulations.

Monitor adherence to infection prevention practices and aseptic techniques.

Establish and maintain an infection surveillance program using standardized definitions.

Implement and monitor data collection tools for infection-related outcomes.

Collaborate with Environmental Services and Laundry departments on infection control procedures.

Review, analyze, and report infection control data, including antibiotic stewardship and outbreaks.

Conduct investigations into infection trends and communicable diseases.

Present findings and recommendations to the Infection Prevention & Control Committee.

Requirements

Active

Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Florida

Infection Prevention Certification

(required)

Minimum

2 years of nursing experience , preferably in infection prevention

Prior

nursing home/skilled nursing facility experience

(required)

RN Supervisor and Infection Prevention experience

Strong knowledge of current infection control practices and regulations

Experience with

PointClickCare

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical & Dental Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Recognition Program

Supportive, team-oriented work environment

Company perks and employee discounts

Join Ambassador Healthcare at College Park and be part of a leadership team committed to excellence in resident care and safety

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