Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabiliation is looking for an experienced Wound Nurse to join our dynamic team. Western NC Facility seeking an experienced Wound Nurse to join our team. What you will do: Perform all preventive skin care, dressing changes and wound care. Monitor turning and positioning of residents. Monitor the treatment of decubitus ulcers with appropriate documentation and communication to physician and family. Make rounds with physician, as needed, to discuss the care of residents who are currently receiving decubitus or catheter care. Assess weekly nutrition/hydration of residents with State I to Stage IV decubitus ulcers and evaluate and initiate additional nutritional intake, as required. Maintain clean, orderly treatment cart and restock treatment supplies. Follow Infection Control policies and procedures. Other special projects and duties, as assigned. What you need: Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse with current NC state license. Minimum of one (1) to three (3) years related nursing experience. Must have a current/active CPR certification. Excellent technical, assessment, and documentation skills. Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure. Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors. #SVHR
Swannanoa Valley is part of the Ascent Healthcare Managment facility specilizing in skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, where you can make a difference, and where you can team-up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us! At Swannanoa Valley, we value our employees and provide a great working environment! Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, Vision insurance PTO time Snacks and a good time! Position Description: The Unit Manager is responsible for supervision of the delivery of care to residents. Assess resident needs, develop care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care, and supervise CNA’s and floor nurses, and is part of our fabulous leadership team. What you will do: Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment. Complete assessments of residents at admission and discharge. Supervise nursing staff assigned. Document services rendered to residents for billing purposes. Make daily rounds to monitor resident care and status or residents. Implement established nursing policies and procedures, educating nursing support staff according to facility guidelines. Assign duties to floor nurses and nursing assistants, as directed. Work closely with the Director of Nursing in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents. Promote favorable working conditions and relationships. Review charting on a weekly basis for accuracy and completeness. Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures. Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff. Track infection control, exposure control, and resident care trends to provide proactive improvement. Other special projects and duties, as assigned. What you need: LPN or RN with current state license. Must have a current/active CPR certification. Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors. #SVHR
Swannanoa Valley Health and Rehabilitation is seeking a talented, high energy RN or LPN Weekend Unit Manager for their dynamic, hard working team! The Weekend Unit Manager is responsible for supervision of the delivery of care to residents. Assess resident needs, develop care plans, administer nursing care, evaluate nursing care, and supervise CNA’s and other personnel in the delivery of nursing care.. What you will do: Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment. Complete assessments of residents at admission and discharge. Supervise nursing staff assigned. Document services rendered to residents for billing purposes. Make daily rounds to monitor resident care and status or residents. Implement established nursing policies and procedures, educating nursing support staff according to facility guidelines. Assign duties to LPN’s and nursing assistants, as directed. Work closely with the Director of Nursing in resolving grievances with nursing staff, family members, and residents. Promote favorable working conditions and relationships. Review charting on a weekly basis for accuracy and completeness. Maintain a safe working environment, complying with infection control and body mechanic procedures. Respond to need for staffing shortages by arranging for replacement staff. Track infection control, exposure control, and resident care trends to provide proactive improvement. Other special projects and duties, as assigned. What you need: Registered Nurse or LPN with current state license. Must have a current/active CPR certification. Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality. Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors. #SVHR
