ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING/INFECTION PREVE

Job Description

Job Description

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING/INFECTION PREVENTIONIST (RN)

Management

Lakewood, NJ, US

30+ days agoRequisition ID: 1175

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FellowshipLIFE is more than a workplace. Every day, our teams across our Life Plan Communities in New Jersey come together with a shared purpose: to serve others with compassion, excellence, and a genuine spirit of hospitality. Whether your role is in healthcare, hospitality, operations, administration, or support services what you do truly matters. Each team member helps create an environment where everyone feels valued, supported, and encouraged to grow.

As a mission-driven organization, FellowshipLIFE is committed not only to enriching the lives of older adults and those we serve, but also to helping our team members thrive. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, supporting career development, and recognizing the unique strengths each person brings. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, advance, and build a future you’re proud of all while being part of a team that truly values you and your contributions.

As the  ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF NURSING/INFECTION PREVENTIONIST(RN) at Harrogate Village, you will be responsible for the overall supervision, provision, quality of nursing care in the Health Center, direction, coordination and implementation of the infection control program and educational programs for all staff at the community, in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may directed by the Director of Nursing and/or Administrator. 

Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion, leadership, and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we care for and serve.

 

Essential Functions:

• Supervises direct nursing care in the Health Center on all shifts
• Coordinate of nursing services for Health Center residents to ensure that residents' needs are met
• Participates in staffing, scheduling, counseling, orientation, and evaluation of nursing staff.
• Participates in on-call program/committees/meetings as directed
• Participates in counseling to residents and their families.
• Follows CMS guidelines regarding the infection control program including development and tracking
• Advise and consults with other team members concerning precautions to be taken to protect patients and staff from possible contamination or infection 
• Investigates infection control risks or events and arranges for treatment and care 
• Plans, conducts implement and evaluates organized orientation, in-service and training for new hires and existing staff
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medi