Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist, RN

Join our team as an Assistant Director of Nursing at the award winning Masonic Care Community, with an annual salary of $88K - $95K.

Voted the best skilled nursing facility in the Mohawk Valley, MCC is the area leader in providing senior care. What makes us the best? Our household model of care within neighborhood levels. The environment is warm and accessible and our elders reside in households that are limited to 8-16 residents. This is truly a case where the small environment helps grow relationships and creates a sense of home for both our residents and our staff. MCC is also located on a stunning 440-acre campus, unlike any other senior care facility. Enjoy walks on our grounds, staff wellness and appreciation activities, and an excellent benefits package and compensation. MCC has been a strong part of the area community as we celebrate caring for people for 130 years.

Eligible for a $15,000 Sign On Bonus !

Company Description:

A Career with a Cause

At the Masonic Care Community, caring for the elderly is our core mission. Nestled in the beautiful Mohawk Valley of Central New York, MCC offers exceptional care for seniors. Our goal is to provide purposeful living for the people who call MCC home. MCC programs and services are not just available to Masons, we are open to the entire community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Collaborates with Education Department to identify and meet individual learning needs.

· Assists in investigation of reports of abuse, mistreatment, neglect, and reporting to NYS Department of Health as needed.

· Assists the Director of Nursing in providing safe, efficient and therapeutically safe nursing care.

· Performs administrative duties in the absence of the Director of Nursing/AOD as assigned.

· Assists in establishing lines of authority and responsibility and defining the duties of nursing service personnel consistent with good administrative techniques to assure that department objectives are accomplished.

· Assists in the development /revision of nursing service policies and procedures

· Analyzes nursing and professional services to improve quality of resident care and to obtain maximum utilization of staff time and abilities.

· Addresses resident/family concerns promptly.

· Reviews daily reports, and follows up with concerns as needed.

· In the absence of the Director of Nursing and in conjunction with the Staffing Coordinators, reviews staffing needs on a regular basis.

· Performs random audits regarding medication administration records.

· Works closely in developing Neighborhood Managers.

· Responsible as the QAA coordinator for insuring the completion of QAA auditing and monitoring.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a BSN Degree preferred, not required.
• Current license by the State Board of Nursing required and demonstrated administrative ability.
• Experience in a Supervisory capacity demonstrating executive ability and leadership.
• Ability to confer and collaborate with other Department Heads, personnel of outside agencies and Supervisors.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to understand and present oral and written material in communicating with Supervisors and subordinates.
• Must pass Medications Testing and Skills Proficiency on an annual basis.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Preferred CDC Infection Control Training certificate.

The base range for this position is $88K - $95K per year commensurate with work location, experience, skills, certifications, education & prior accomplishments.

The position may be eligible for additional compensation not listed here, including but not limited to shift differentials, incentives or bonuses, as applicable.

Masonic Care Community is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. We also provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant, please visit the US Department of Labor website.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $88,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Utica, NY 13501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $88,000 - $95,000