What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director Nursing position at HumanGood?
Las Ventanas, a HumanGood Community, located in Las Vegas, Nevada
The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in planning, directing, organizing, and evaluating nursing services to meet the total needs of the residents; ensures an efficient health facility operation in cooperation with other departments and in compliance with state and federal regulations. Provides care in accordance with our "Philosophy for Person-Directed Care." The Infection Preventionist (IP) component is responsible for the facility infection prevention and control program (IPCP) which is designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment, and to help prevent development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. Reports to the Director of Nursing (or Health Services Administrator) and partners with the Medical Director for Antimicrobial Stewardship, and other stakeholders to develop a system of care that promotes sound and scientific infection prevention principles and practices.
Full time - exempt $90,000 to $110,000 DOE
- Makes daily rounds to observe residents and ensure that staffing levels meet residents' needs; ensures all appropriate and necessary nursing care is provided.
- Interacts with residents and families / responsible parties and staff; answers questions, gives directions and support.
- Directs admissions and discharges; coordinates with acute hospital, assisted living and independent living staff.
- Conducts staff meetings.
- Performs administrative planning.
- Supervises nursing and management staff including scheduling, hiring, training, and evaluating; acts on employee problems; recommends transfers, salary increases and discipline.
- Interviews potential resident applicants; gives tours and meets with prospective residents.
- Oversight of the IPCP, which includes at a minimum the following elements :
- A system for preventing, identifying, reporting, investigation and controlling infections and communicable diseases for all residents, staff, volunteers, visitors and other individuals providing services under a contractual arrangement based upon the facility assessment and following accepted national standards.
To be successful in this role you would have :
What's in it for you?
As one of the largest nonprofit owner / operators of senior living communities in the country, we are more than just a place to work. We are here to ensure that all we serve are provided with every opportunity to become their best selves as they define it, and this begins with YOU.
At HumanGood, we offer the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself on top of an incredible package of benefits and perks for our part-time and full-time Team Members that can add up to 40% of your base pay.
Full-Time Team Members :
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