RN or LPN - Various shifts - (NEW GRADS ACCEPTED)

Position

To provide professional nursing care to residents and follow established policies and procedures of Silver Bluff Village. Assist supervisors in the 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, and 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 Nurse, you have delegated 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. Will only have a cart and pass meds on an emergency basis only.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care.
• Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to cooperate with other department heads and personnel
• Must be in the 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

Minimum Education/Certifications

• ASN/ADN Degree
•  Must maintain current RN license (compact license accepted)
•  No BLS or ACLS required – Facility will do BLS for the candidate

 Minimum Work Experience

•  Experience is flexible no requirements
•  Experience in geriatrics in a long terms care setting is preferred NOT REQUIRED
• Flexible and willing to train the right person with a great attitude – NEW GRADS ACCEPTED

 Responsibilities

 1.         Take a report from the out-going nurse.

2.         Make routine checks on residents.

3.         Administer medications and treatments as ordered by the attending physician.

4.         Assess and chart all pertinent information on the resident’s chart.

5.         Maintain inventory of resident drugs and medications on the unit.

6.         Admit, discharge, and transfer residents.

7.         Review resident care, and recommend and implement changes when necessary.

8.         Participate in in-service and orientation programs.

9.         Review physician’s orders to ensure accuracy of medication records, etc.

10.       Take verbal orders from a 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 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 residents as necessary.

19.       May accompany physician on rounds.

20.       Give on-coming nurse report.

21.       May perform minor housekeeping duties around the 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 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 the body for pick-up by the funeral home.

27.       Remain calm during emergencies.

28.       Assist in discharging and transferring residents, writing discharge summaries, required reports, and assisting in the 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 the Coaching/Supervision approach when dealing with co-workers.

34.       Assist in maintaining low noise levels in the building.

35.       Assist non-licensed personnel as necessary.

36.       Remain cordial to residents, visitors, families, and staff members at all times.

37.       Promote an optional level of resident independence.

38.       Report any repairs needed to Maintenance Dept. by documenting in the maintenance book.

39.       All other duties as deemed necessary by the Administrator and/or nursing supervisor.

Benefits –Full benefits offered effective after 60 days 

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision  
• 401(k) with company match. Employees become eligible for 401(k) after six months of employment and become fully vested after five years.
• Holidays - New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day
• Holiday pay is time and a half on the holiday worked.
• PTO is accrued immediately and available to use after 6 months

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