Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Preventionist

DON Nurse Opportunity at Trinity Elms HR

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Why Choose Trinity Elms

Daily Pay: Access your earned pay before your regular payday!

Benefits: Starting after 30 days of employment including:

• Dental Insurance
• Health insurance (FREE premium option available!)
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Position Summary

The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) works with the Director of Nursing to establish a framework through which person-centered resident care can be provided in keeping with the philosophies and objectives of LSC. The ADON functions as a leader and role model for other nursing personnel and has the responsibility to relieve the Director of Nursing in his or her absence.

• Position requires a set schedule and on-call responsibilities
• Participates in the establishment interpretation and implementation of nursing service philosophy objectives and policies.
• Supervises nursing personnel to ensure that duties are carried out in a manner that provides maximum quality of care to residents.
• Serves on facility committees such as the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) Committee as assigned.
• Works with physicians consultants and other disciplines within the facility to assure that each resident receives optimal care in the provision of his or her physical psychological social and spiritual needs.
• Assumes proportionate share of 24-hour call.
• Acts as liaison with licensed personnel for consultation and decision-making.
• Conducts daily rounds nursing observations and assessments as indicated.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency care disaster and evacuation policies and procedures and safety program.
• Perform duties of Nursing Supervisor Charge Nurse or Staff Nurse when required.
• Perform duties of the Director of Nursing in the case of absence or as assigned.
• Understands and assures compliance with current State and Federal regulations and LSC policies procedures and philosophies.
• Participates in the formulation implementation and evaluation of the nursing department personnel program including staffing interviewing and hiring coaching evaluations and disciplinary action as required.
• Monitors restorative nursing program infection control program and QAPI program as assigned.
• Participates in educational programs as required.
• Reflect LSCs mission vision values and customer service standards in daily interactions.
• Completes other assigned duties as may be necessary for the orderly operation of the facility.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be an RN graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
• Position requires a minimum of 2 years of geriatric care and supervision preferred

Work Environment

• Physical exertion involving pushing pulling or lifting up to 35 pounds occasionally up to 50 pounds.
• Prolonged standing or walking with occasional bending and reaching.
• Assisting in repositioning and transferring residents while following safe lifting procedures.

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This is an incredible opportunity to join a supportive senior living community through Lutheran Services Carolinas. Join a team that values your skills and dedication to serving our residents.

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Qualifications (Minimum Job Requirements):

Education: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in geriatric care and supervision preferred.

Specific skills/abilities:

Proven ability to work with Microsoft Office software (Word Excel email) and other programs adopted by LSC including electronic medical records. Coaching skills as a supervisor. Ability to communicate with staff residents/families and maintain confidentiality.

Specialized knowledge licenses: Registered Nurse licensed to practice in the state of North Carolina. CPR certified or ability to become CPR certified.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).

1. Able to lift up to 35 pounds and assist with repositioning or transferring of individuals of varying weights following established safe lifting procedures.

2. Ambulatory throughout the facility.

Great opportunity to join a senior living community through Lutheran Services Carolinas and be a part of a great team serving the residents in our community.

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