Assistant Director of Nursing - RN Registered Nurse Infection Control

Join our EPIC team at Cascade Senior Care Center!
As an Assistant Director of Nursing, you will assist with planning and supervising the twenty-four-hour operation of the facility to ensure the delivery of quality resident care. This position acts as a resident advocate by managing resident care as well as hiring, guiding, developing, and evaluating your nursing team.
This position will also be in charge of Infection Control. This position will specialize in identifying, controlling, and preventing outbreaks of infection. This position also assists with modifying the treatment regimen to meet the physical and psychosocial needs of residents, in accordance with established medical practices and state and facility requirements.

You will earn:

• Starting Wages at $90,000 per year
• PLUS $15,000 Sign On Bonus!
• Yearly Wage Increases

PLUS we offer you best in class benefits:

• Career Advancement Opportunities – Grow your nursing career!
  • Tuition Reimbursement - Up to $5000 per year
  • Tuition Discount @ Hondros College of Nursing
  • RN Registered Nurse Loan Repayment - Up to $10,000 total!
• Medical – no deductible or co-pay AND low cost to you per paycheck!
• Dental & Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off PTO
• Holiday Pay
• Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Attentive & Supportive Leadership!

We need the following shift coverage:

• First Shift - Days - All shifts include rotating weekends and holidays
• 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Must be a Registered Nurse

How you will help people every day:

• You will assess residents to ascertain their condition and to ensure that nursing care is carried out as directed
• You will implement standards of nursing practice through the formulation of policies and procedures, and direct the maintenance of required department records.
• You will develop and revise infection control policies and procedures.
• You will investigate suspected outbreaks of infection.
• Provide consultation on infection risk assessment, prevention, and control strategies.
• Keep abreast of trends and developments in the area of extended care facility patient care techniques; follow federal and state skilled nursing facility regulations.
• You will coordinate and present general facility new hire orientation programs to all new employees
• You will develop & deliver clinical orientation and training for new nursing team members including classroom training on specific nursing policies, procedures, and techniques; observing, assisting and assessing new team members performance; and ensure new members are equipped with the skills necessary to be successful in their new roles.
• You will research, design, and implement in-service programs on topics requested to reinforce operational policies/procedures, introduce new techniques, and/or address identified areas of deficiency.
• You will promote hospitality and excellent customer service in our every daily interaction with our guests, their families, and visitors. Through kind words and encouragement, you will promote a positive, healthy environment in which to heal and thrive.
• You will supervise the nursing team including giving direction & assignments, offering training, and deliver recognition and evaluations.

What you will need to be part of our EPIC team:

• Graduation from an accredited professional nursing program with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree, or higher, and a superior level of knowledge in nursing management in order to manage resident care, and manage large and diverse groups of nursing personnel.
• Current license to practice as an RN Registered Nurse in Michigan; current CPR-BLS certification
• 3+ years of experience in a long term care facility
• Clinical knowledge of long term care nursing, with ability to anticipate, recognize, and respond to resident needs in a long term care and rehabilitation environment.
• Excellent customer service skills with a commitment to delivering Excellent, Passionate, Innovative care!
• You are a team player, dedicated to doing what it takes to support your team members and get the job done.

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Facility Location:
Cascade Senior Care Center
2121 Robinson Road, Jackson, MI 49203

UM Skill List: RN License, CPR, Critical Care Exp, Long Term Care, Adaptability, Nurse Management, Critical Thinking Skills, Leadership, Customer Service, Attention to Detail, Keen monitoring and assessment skills, understanding processes of colonization, infection, and contamination, ability to ensure the efficacy of infectious agent surveillance systems, ability to follow string protocol, strong research skills, strong communication abilities, and the ability to work well with others

Surrounding areas within commutable distance: Vandercook Lake, Michigan Center, Spring Arbor, Grass Lake, Napoleon, Brooklyn, Concord, Leslie, Albion, Stockbridge, Manchester, Chelsea, Homer, Eaton Rapids, Jonesville, Mason, Clinton, Hillsdale, Dexter, Blackman, Columbia, Concord, Hanover, Henrietta, Leoni, Liberty, Napoleon, Norvell, Parma, Pulaski, Rives, Sandstone, Spring Arbor, Springport, Summit, Tompkins, Waterloo

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