Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON)/Infection Control

Volunteers of America

$86K — $94K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing school and registered with the State Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Minimum two years nursing supervisory or management experience in long-term care or equivalent setting.

Responsibilities

  • Direct and oversee daily nursing functions to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Review resident care plans for appropriate goals and approaches.
  • Participate in various facility committee meetings related to care standards.
  • Assist with coordination of staffing patterns and nursing hours.
  • Support the Education Director in identifying staff training needs.
  • Monitor safety regulations in nursing service personnel operations.
  • Assist the Director of Nursing in applicant interviews.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary contributions.
  • Paid time off and personal days.
  • Life insurance and short-term disability.
  • Employee assistance program.
  • Wellness incentives to earn up to $350.
  • Early access to earnings up to 50%.
  • Referral bonuses and scholarship opportunities.
Full Job Description
Join Valley Manor Care Center as the Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) in beautiful Montrose, CO. This is more than a job! It's a paid opportunity to serve others, live our mission, and make a meaningful impact in a healthcare setting. As a compassionate organization, we're dedicated to serving others and fostering an environment where both our residents and team members thrive. If you're ready to grow your career while making a difference, we'd love to connect with you.

Pay Range: $86k - $94k annually based on experience.

Schedules: Monday - Friday 8am-4:30pm, occasional weekends

What You Offer

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 403(b) with discretionary contribution
  • Paid Time Off + Personal Days
  • Life Insurance & Short-Term Disability
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Wellness incentives (earn up to $350)
  • Get paid early (access up to 50% of earnings)
  • Referral bonuses & scholarship opportunities


What You Bring (Requirements)

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing and currently registered with the State of Board Examiners for Registered Nurses.
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Registered Nurse with minimum of two (2) years experience in nursing supervisory or nursing management in a long-term care setting or equivalent.


What You'll Be Responsible For

The primary purpose of the Assistant Director of Nursing Services is to assess, plan, implement and coordinate the clinical care program in conjunction with the Director of Nursing Services to ensure the highest quality of care is maintained at all times. The Assistant Director of Nursing Services will also supervise the day to day nursing activities in accordance to compliance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern our facility as well as responsible to support, mentor and empower the nursing staff according to the nurse practice act. The ADON works as the interim DON in the absence of the DON.

  • Nursing Care Functions: Directs and oversees day-to-day functions of the nursing staff and nurse managers to ensure compliance with current rules, regulations and guidelines that govern this long-term care facility.
  • Care Plan and Assessment Function: Review resident care plans for appropriate resident goals, problems, approaches and revisions based on nursing needs.
  • Serve on, participate in and attend various committee meetings of the facility to which you are assigned (i.e. Antibiotic Stewardship, Infection Prevention and Control, Quality Assurance, IDT, Risk Management, Chemical Restraints, Physical Devices, Wound Care Rounds, Safety Committee etc.).
  • Personnel Functions: Assist with the coordination of staffing patterns, productive nursing hours and worker's compensation as directed.
  • Staff Development: Assist the Education Director in identifying educational and ongoing training needs.
  • Environment, Safety & Sanitation: Monitor nursing service personnel to assure they are following established safety regulations in the use of equipment/supplies.
  • Assists Director of Nursing in interviewing applicants when required.
  • Other duties as assigned.


About Us
The Valley Manor Care Center is a welcoming community that includes long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, memory care, and short-term respite care. Nestled in Montrose and surrounded by breathtaking Colorado scenery, residents enjoy the nearby depths of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park to the east and the majestic San Juan Mountains to the south, along with easy access to charming downtown shops, local dining, and year-round outdoor recreation.

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