Assistant Director of Nursing - SNF

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Director of Nursing in the overall management and supervision of nursing services.
• Provide clinical leadership and support to nursing staff, including mentoring, coaching, and performance management.
• Participate in staff scheduling, staffing coordination, and competency validation.
• Conduct rounds to monitor resident care, ensuring adherence to care plans and clinical standards.
• Serve as acting DON in their absence.
• Promote effective communication among interdisciplinary team members.
• Aid in policy development and implementation consistent with regulatory standards.

Infection Preventionist (IP)

• Lead and manage the facility’s Infection Prevention and Control Program (IPCP) in accordance with CMS §483.80, CDC, and state guidelines.
• Conduct ongoing infection surveillance, data collection, analysis, and trending of healthcare-associated infections.
• Develop and implement infection prevention policies and procedures.
• Provide staff education and competency validation related to infection prevention practices.
• Oversee outbreak investigation and response, including coordination with public health authorities.
• Monitor antibiotic stewardship initiatives in collaboration with the medical director and pharmacy consultant.
• Ensure compliance with employee health requirements, including immunizations and exposure follow-up.