Assistant to the Director of Nursing and Infection Prevention

Explanation:

The following statements describe the primary duties and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Assistant to the Director of Nursing (ADON) is responsible for assisting the Director of Nursing (DON) with supervising and directing all nursing responsibilities in OMC clinics currently located in Natchitoches, Leesville, School Based Clinic, and Tallulah.

The ADON will assist the QA/QI program, preparing clinical procedures and guidelines for review by QA performing all competencies and staff trainings as necessary to assure competent and quality nursing and compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory guidelines, monitor and assure the compliance of all nursing duties related to in-clinic medications, laboratory quality controls, vaccine temperature requirements. Identifies problems and takes corrective action according to OMC policies. Provides direct care during staffing shortages. Other nursing leadership related duties as assigned.

The ADON will assist the DON with OMC Infection Prevention for assuring compliance with healthcare standards to prevent and control the spread of infectious diseases in a clinical setting through a variety of activities including, but not limited to: developing plans, training coworkers on infection control practices and standards, educating patients and public partners, investigating infection control complaints and concerns, assist the DON in evaluating infection control risks and implementing interventions, provides reports to QA committee per QA/Ql program, organizing and implementing school and community vaccination and/or testing campaigns, etc.