Assistant Director of Nursing

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Job Title: Assistant Director of Nursing

Location: Sarasota, FL

Company: Sapphire Shores Health and Rehab

Job Summary:

Sapphire Shores Health and Rehab, a leading healthcare provider in Florida, is seeking an experienced and skilled Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team. As a key member of our nursing leadership team, you will assist the Director of Nursing in planning, developing, implementing, evaluating, monitoring, and directing the functions of the nursing department. This is a full-time position with a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director of Nursing with management duties, including hiring, training, and developing department staff.

• Ensure compliance with company, federal, state, and local standards, and regulations.

• Develop and implement a facility wide infection control and prevention program.

• Oversee the facility's antibiotic/antimicrobial stewardship program.

• Monitor resident care activities that increase risk of infection.

• Lead the facility's Infection and Prevention Control Committee.

• Develop and implement action plans to address opportunities for improvement.

• Implement an annual infection control risk assessment process and participate in the facility's annual facility assessment review process.

• Review and update facility policies and procedures annually and as needed.

• Provide education related to infection prevention and control principles, policies, and procedures to staff, residents, and families.

• Ensure public health is notified of reportable diseases.

• Collaborate with other departments in fulfilling requirements related to occupational health and safety.

• Maintain documentation of infection prevention and control program activities.

• Develop, coordinate, and implement facility wide education, development programs and initiatives.

• Work cooperatively with the Administrator, Director of Nursing, and other facility leadership to assess educational needs and plan programs to meet these needs.

• Perform/facilitate an annual facility wide education needs assessment.

• Ensure all employees complete hours of required training during the required time period.

• Conduct new hire and annual orientation programs.

• Conduct competency skills review on hire and annually for all applicable personnel.

• Participate in the development, maintenance, and implementation of the facility's QAA and QA/PI committee related to Infection Control and Prevention, and education and development needs and activities.

Requirements:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.

• Strong understanding of infection control and prevention principles.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

• Meet stated physical and sensory requirements and be able to work in the described environment.

How to Apply:

If you are a motivated and experienced nursing professional looking for a new challenge, please apply to this exciting opportunity.