Assistant Director of Nursing RN Optalis of Wyoming

Assistant Director of Nursing RN Optalis of Wyoming

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The Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) / Infection Control Nurse is responsible for supporting the Director of Nursing in the clinical and operational management of nursing services while overseeing the facility's Infection Prevention and Control Program. This position promotes quality resident care, regulatory compliance, staff education, and infection prevention practices in accordance with CMS, CDC, OSHA, state, and facility requirements.

• Assist the Director of Nursing with the management and supervision of nursing staff.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality resident care and compliance with clinical standards.
• Conduct rounds to assess resident care and nursing practices.
• Assist with employee coaching, counseling, orientation, and annual evaluations.

• Serve as the facility Infection Preventionist.
• Develop, implement, and monitor the Infection Prevention and Control Program.
• Conduct surveillance and tracking of healthcare-associated infections.
• Ensure compliance with CDC, CMS, OSHA, state, and local infection control regulations.
• Educate staff on infection prevention practices, PPE usage, hand hygiene, and isolation precautions.
• Collaborate with medical providers, pharmacy, laboratory, and public health agencies.

• Long-term care or skilled nursing experience preferred.
• Infection Prevention certification (CIC) preferred or willingness to obtain.

• Ability to walk, stand, bend, lift, and assist residents as necessary.
• Ability to respond to clinical emergencies.
• Ability to work extended hours or weekends when needed.

• Exposure to infectious diseases and potentially hazardous materials.
• Requires adherence to facility infection prevention and safety protocols.

If you'd like, I can also tailor this specifically for an Optalis facility format with infection-control metrics, survey readiness

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