Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist

Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist Chehalem Post Acute - 2.0 Newberg, OR Job Details Full-time $115,000 - $125,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications RN License Bachelor of Science Clinical documentation Medical management Associate Degree in Nursing Full Job Description Assistant Director of Nursing / Infection Preventionist This role serves as a clinical leader, helps oversee care plans, conducts rounds, supports resident admissions, and may provide direct resident care as needed. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong nursing leadership, knowledge of infection prevention standards, regulatory compliance, excellent communication, organization, and the ability to support a safe, respectful, and high-quality care environment for residents and staff. Job Summary The Assistant Director of Nursing/Infection Preventionist (ADON/IP) supports the Director of Nursing in overseeing daily nursing operations, staff supervision, resident care, and regulatory compliance while leading the facility's infection prevention and control program.

Duties include:

Tracking infections, conducting audits, staff education, maintaining infection control documentation, coordinating isolation precautions, ensuring proper sanitation and PPE practices, and reporting required health information. Supervising nursing staff Assisting with hiring, training, and scheduling Performance management, and ensuring high-quality resident care and safety. Developing, implementing, and monitoring infection prevention policies and procedures in compliance with CDC, OSHA, HIPAA, Medicare, state, and federal regulations Staff education and in-services Interdisciplinary collaboration Participation in committees and surveys Maintaining medical documentation and EMR compliance Supporting resident and employee health programs Assisting with departmental planning, equipment, and supply oversight. Qualifications Summary Qualified candidates must hold a nursing degree from an accredited college or university and maintain an active nursing license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing, including required continuing education. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Candidates should have 2-5 years of nursing and leadership experience, preferably in a long-term care setting, along with knowledge of infection prevention practices, including epidemiology, microbiology, infectious diseases, aseptic technique, and standard/universal precautions.

Pay:

$115,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person