Plaza Healthcare and Rehab Center is seeking a talented, motivated, and hard-working Assistant Director of Nursing (ADON) to join our ever-growing team. This key leadership role also serves as the Infection Preventionist for the facility.
Position Summary
The Assistant Director of Nursing supports the Director of Nursing (DON) in overseeing nursing operations while leading the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program. This role works collaboratively with facility leadership, clinical staff, and public health authorities to ensure high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Key Responsibilities
Assist the Director of Nursing in planning, organizing, and directing the Nursing Department
Identify nursing service needs, challenges, and progress, and recommend improvements
Enforce facility policies and provide guidance to nursing staff
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Administrator and Director of Nursing
Conduct regular rounds to monitor the delivery and quality of nursing care
Coordinate and manage administrative functions related to nursing services
Recognize, stem, and contain infectious outbreaks
Track employee vaccination statuses and manage weekly testing requirements
Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate educational programs that support professional development and clinical competency for nursing and facility staff
Develop, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program in compliance with Federal and New Jersey Department of Health regulations
Requirements & Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
Current Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license in the State of practice
Ability to make independent decisions and exercise mature judgment
Strong skills in planning, organizing, developing, implementing, and interpreting nursing programs, policies, and procedures
Experience in supervision and infection control and prevention practices
Working knowledge of New Jersey Department of Health and Federal regulations related to infection control
Must complete an approved Infection Preventionist course during the orientation period
What We Offer
A dynamic and supportive work environment
Competitive compensation package
If you are a dedicated nursing leader with a passion for quality care and infection prevention, we invite you to apply and become part of the Plaza Healthcare and Rehab Center team.
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