ADON/ IP Nurse - Skyline Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation

Company & Job Description Overview:

Skyline Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation is currently searching for a dedicated ADON (Assistant Director of Nursing) to join our team!

Our facilities deliver outstanding care as well as foster strong employee bonds. We offer short-term to long-term care and a variety of living options and professional clinical services. We are changing how care is delivered by bringing together people like you: compassionate, highly skilled, and motivated to make a difference!

The primary purpose of the ADON is to assist in the planning, organizing, development, and direction or the overall operation of the Nursing Services Department in accordance with the guidelines and regulations that govern the facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator to ensure that the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times while delivering on the Eduro HealthCare Values of wellness, compassion, customer experience and company results.

**Daily Pay Available**

ADON Responsibilities:

• Assist Director in managing clinical operations of the nursing department.
• Develop nursing programs to ensure quality patient services.
• Plan and assign workload to nursing staff on shift basis.
• Supervise and guide nursing staff on their daily job duties.
• Ensure nursing staff follow department procedures and policies.
• Address patient complaints promptly to ensure patient satisfaction.
• Ensure that nursing staff perform assigned duties accurately and timely.
• Provide job training to nursing staff to meet department goals.
• Ensure that nursing programs comply with federal, state and local standards.

Infection Prevention Nurse Duties:

• Develop, implement, and oversee infection prevention and control policies and procedures specific to the nursing home setting.
• Conduct regular infection surveillance, track infection rates, and investigate any outbreaks to determine sources and prevent further spread.
• Ensure adherence to infection control regulations and guidelines established by local, state, and federal agencies.
• Provide ongoing education and training to staff on infection prevention techniques, including proper hand hygiene, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and protocols for managing infectious diseases.
• Develop and distribute educational materials and conduct training sessions to keep staff informed about best practices in infection control.
• Perform routine audits of infection control practices and procedures within the nursing home.
• Analyze infection data, prepare reports, and make recommendations for improving infection prevention strategies and practices.
• Work closely with healthcare providers, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to address infection control concerns and implement effective solutions.
• Serve as a consultant to clinical and administrative staff on infection prevention matters, providing guidance and support as needed

ADON Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and have a current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in state employed.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing and experience in working with geriatric residents is preferred.
• Successful completion of a training and competency evaluation program required.
• Completion of orientation required by company policy.
• Health screening and TB test (if required) within two weeks of employment.
• Mandatory drug test within 90 days of hire.
• Must be free of criminal activity proven by a criminal background check.
• Show within three (3) days of hire satisfactory evidence of identity and eligibility for employment.

At Eduro, we embrace our core values of:

Wellness: I am Ready to improve any situation.

Compassion: I am Compassionate and understanding.

Experience: I am Empowered to exceed expectations.

Results: I am Valued and included in improving overall results.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Eduro Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance