ADON Long Term Care
Company: Burleson St. Joseph Manor
Location: Caldwell
Posted on: May 23, 2023
Job Description:
Overview
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health
Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health. With more than 700 care sites
across the U.S. & from clinics and hospitals to home-based care and
virtual care services CommonSpirit is accessible to nearly one out
of every four U.S. residents. Our world needs compassion like never
before. Our communities need caring and our families need
protection. With our combined resources CommonSpirit is committed
to building healthy communities advocating for those who are poor
and vulnerable and innovating how and where healing can happen both
inside our hospitals and out in the community.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY
- INSERVICE EDUCATION DUTIES: Confers with management and staff
to assess needs. Oversees in-service program content, staff
competencies and competence to ensure compliance with facility and
regulatory compliance. Coordinates and/or conducts in-service
program and/or facility specific orientations for new employees.
Acts as liaison with SJRHC Education Services Department and other
non-facility resources.
- INFECTION CONTROL DUTIES: Develops, implements and updates
infection control program and processes to include infection
control practice, isolation procedures, aseptic techniques, removal
of infectious and contaminated materials and related activities.
Ensures proper understanding and application of Standard Precaution
Procedure throughout the facility. Prepares summaries of resident
and employee infections and the corrective/precaution actions
initiated and procedure related in-service training. Ensures that
resident with infectious diseases are placed in isolation and
ensures employees follow established precautions. Coordinates
resident chart review to ensure detection for nosocomial,
communicable and other reportable diseases. Acts as liaison with
SJRHC Infection Control Practice and Employee Health Nurse.
- OPERATIONAL DUTIES: Monitors day-to-day operations providing
performance feed back, evaluates resident activity and available
staff and redirects job assignments as needed to ensure units are
staffed with appropriate number of qualified personnel. Conducts
regular rounds to ensure equipment is working properly, areas are
clean, safe, and orderly and hazardous conditions addressed
appropriately. Investigates and resolves employee and resident
complaints or makes recommendation to address situation in an
effective, fair, and timely manner. Assumes Director of Nursing
duties in the event of his/her absence. Performs other duties as
needed to ensure smooth operation and appropriate resident
care.
- Maintains ICP qualifications through ongoing education and
training as determined by the Director of Infection Control.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Education
- Associate Degree of Nursing
- Experience
- Required: 1 year nursing experience in healthcare setting
- Preferred: 1-2 years nursing experience in long-term care
- Licensure/Certifications
- Required: RN - Licensed by Texas State Board of Nursing
- Preferred: BSN - Licensed by Texas State Board of Nursing
Pay Range
$33.52 - $48.60 /hour
Keywords: Burleson St. Joseph Manor, Bryan , ADON Long Term Care, Other , Caldwell, Texas
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