Silver Bluff -
Are you ready to join a CMS rated 5-Star facility with a family & home-like atmosphere? We are looking for energetic, passionate nurses to join our team. We are hiring Full-time, Part-Time, or PRN nurses to join our team. Silver Bluff Village: A brief History - Our original facility (Pigeon Valley) has been in operation since 1962
- Silver Bluff was built in 1984; The Bluffs in 1992; Arrowhead Cove in 1999; and Silver Bluff Rehab in 2010
- Iola Kenny, Jean Longley and Lisa Leatherwood - three generations of licensed nurses in long term care
- In a publicly traded and corporate dominated industry, family owned facilities have real advantages:
- Hands-on management of the facilities;
- Decisions not solely based on short term financial interests;
- The ability to make decisions more quickly;
- The freedom to innovate.
PHILOSOPHY AND INNOVATION
- A homelike setting with a "de-institutionalized" approach
- Selective menus, home-style food;
- On-site Chef Manager and Dietician
- A resident-centered environment, pets and plants, neighborhoods and staff empowerment
- Multi-level services as needs change
- Use of technology - user-friendly web site, wi-fi for professionals, residents, public, electronic records, etc.
- On-site child daycare center
- On-site EMS station
- Use of solar power to cut costs and be environmentally friendly
KUDOS
- Five star rated facility by the Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services
- NOVA (New Organizational Vision Award) recipient
- Awarded the Transformational Change Leader Award by the Carolina Centers for Medical Excellence
- Subject of numerous news articles and shows (including NBC Nightly News, WLOS TV, Asheville Citizen Times, The Mountaineer) highlighting innovation and quality
- Selected clinical site for Duke University's Nurse Practitioner Program, Western Carolina University's Nursing Program, and Haywood Community College's Nursing and NA Certification Programs
QUALIFICATIONS: The RN Charge Nurse must be a Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of N.C. Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to cooperate with other department heads and personnel. Must be in good mental and physical condition and have the ability to organize, plan and direct nursing care. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm and be able to handle residents regardless of the physical or mental handicaps.
PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION: To provide professional nursing care to residents and follow established policies and procedures of Silver Bluff Village. Assist supervisors in care and management of the unit. Provide residents with quality care. Check rooms routinely to ensure residents are being provided the care requested. Chart, assess, make observations, order supplies and equipment. Carry out instructions of supervisors. Answer questions from residents, families and nursing service personnel. Maintain unit and use of supplies and equipment. As a Charge Nurse, you are delegated to the authority, responsibility and accountability to carry out assigned duties. This job description is NOT all-inclusive, but is meant as a guideline to what is expected of you in your position.
ORIENTATION PROCESS: It is the policy of Silver Bluff that all new employees will be assigned a mentor. This person will work one-on-one with the new employee to gradually transition them from orientee to fully functioning RN. This process will include gradually increasing work assignments and assisting the new employee with any issues that may arise as they transition into their new role. This transition process is supervised and evaluated by an RN to assure effectiveness of program.
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Take report from out-going nurse.
2. Make routine checks on residents.
3. Administer medications and treatments as ordered by attending physician.
4. Assess and chart all pertinent information on resident's chart.
5. Maintain inventory of resident drugs and medications on unit.
6. Admit, discharge and transfer residents.
7. Review resident care, and recommend and implement changes when necessary.
8. Participate in inservice and orientation programs.
9. Review physician's orders to ensure accuracy of medication records, etc.
10. Take verbal orders from physician and transcribe orders accurately.
11. Order medications and supplies for residents.
12. Assist residents in getting ready for appointments and ensure necessary paperwork accompanies them.
13. Follow all policies of Silver Bluff Village.
14. The Charge Nurse is responsible for monitoring all aspects of resident care. This includes, but is not limited to: monitoring non-licensed personnel for completion of duties, making routine checks of residents and resident care, noting any changes in resident's condition (including illness or injury) and notifying the appropriate persons as necessary (nursing supervisor, attending physician and/or family).
15. Complete accident and incident reports as necessary.
16. Take and record vital signs as required.
17. Administer treatments, perform tests and diagnostic work and other professional services as ordered and document appropriately.
18. Provide restorative and rehabilitation services for resident as necessary.
19. May accompany physician on rounds.
20. Give on-coming nurse report.
21. May perform minor housekeeping duties around nursing unit.
22. Provide leadership to non-professional personnel assigned to your unit.
23. Perform routine charting, including via Point Click Care.
24. Monitor Point Click Care System for accuracy and completeness.
25. Review chart to ensure that all pertinent information regarding resident's condition, care and acute episodes is thoroughly documented.
26. Provide post-mortem care, preparing body for pick-up by funeral home.
27. Remain calm during emergencies.
28. Assist in discharging and transferring residents, writing discharge summary, required reports, and assisting in packing and gathering personal items.
29. Assist in feeding residents and monitoring dining room activities.
30. Periodically check food trays to ensure the resident is receiving the prescribed diet, and monitoring recording of intake as directed.
31. Report discrepancies in orders, treatments, diets and changes in resident's condition, etc. to Nursing Supervisor immediately.
32. Attend Hall Team meetings on a regular basis.
33. Use Coaching/Supervision approach when dealing with co-workers.
34. Assist in maintaining low noise level in building.
35. Assist non- licensed personnel as necessary.
36. Remain cordial to residents, visitors, families, and staff members at all times.
37. Promote optional level of resident independence.
38. Ensure excellent customer service skills at all times.
39. Report any repairs needed to Maintenance Dept. by documenting in maintenance book.
40. All other duties as deemed necessary by the Administrator and/or Nursing Supervisor.