Assistant Director of Nurses

Bear Mountain Healthcare is looking for an experienced, motivated and creative Assistant Director of Nursing(ADON)/Infection Control (ICP) for our Mattapan, MA location. As the ADON/ADNS, you are the second in command of the nursing department. You will work closely with the Director of Nursing to improve the quality of patient care and services provided by your team. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Must have a current unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state of Massachusetts Graduate of approved nursing school required. BSN preferred Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in long term care Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/Joint Commission guidelines required Must be computer literate. Knowledge of EMR required ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides guidance and direction to ancillary staff in both clinical and personnel issues Assist staff in assessing patient/resident status related to medical issues, social psychological and spiritual issues Ensures that sufficient staff is available to meet the clinical needs of the patients/residents of clinical requirements of the patients/residents. Review perspective admissions if required for determination of needs. Conducts tours for perspective admissions and families Ensures that staff abides by the principles and techniques of infection control and safety Investigates accidents and incidents related to patients/residents, staff or visitors and provides first aid and follow up as indicated Investigates abuse allegations and reports such immediately to the DON/Administrator for follow up Performs duties of charge nurse is required Performs daily rounds of all patients/residents in facility Reviews assessments on patients/residents in the facility on a quarterly basis. Includes skin, falls, SR, B&B, elopement, etc.. Ensures all documents are accurate and up to date Hours: Full Time – 40 hours Benefits: Competitive salary based on experience Medical/Dental/Vision 401(k) Retirement Plan Life Insurance, Short Term & Long Term Disability Paid Sick/Vacation/PTO/Holidays Requirements: Must have a current unencumbered RN license in the state of Massachusetts Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in long term care Strong knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid/Joint Commission guidelines required Must be computer literate. Knowledge of EMR required Must be fully vaccinated and booster required in MA #J-18808-Ljbffr