We are looking for a Restorative Nurse (RN/LPN) to join our compassionate, care-giving team! The Restorative Nurse is responsible for the development and implementation, care coordination and communication with the interdisciplinary team. Apply today and join our amazing team!
Restorative Nurse Duties/Responsibilities
- Develop, organize, and implement a Restorative Program.
- Work closely with the Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing to assess the quality of nursing care being delivered and recognize the need of improving or changing nursing practices.
- Make daily rounds to evaluate patient care, the progress of individual employees, monitor nursing practices, and assist with nursing and educational needs.
- Perform and oversee functional evaluations on admission, quarterly and/or as clinically indicated.
- Consult and work with nurses to develop and recommend restorative plan of care.
- Oversee that all restorative nursing measures are documented and reflected on the care plan.
- Ensure that all proper ADL documentation has been completed for patients.
- Attends care planning conferences and makes recommendations.
- Report progress of restorative nursing measures.
- Attend Interdisciplinary/QAPI meetings as indicated to provide feedback and identify any residents for evaluation of restorative service needs.
- Orientate new staff relative to roles, responsibilities, principles and practices of restorative nursing.
- Coordinate with Director of Nursing and Therapy to provide ongoing education/evaluation of direct care staff relative to roles, responsibilities, principles and practices of restorative nursing.
- Actively participate in physical restraint reduction and fall management programs.
- Set up documentation flow sheets for daily documentation of restorative nursing measures for each resident on the program in coordination with medical records.
- Perform or supervises the performance of restorative nursing staff.
- Serve as a liaison with all therapists: physical, occupational, and speech.
- Participate in patient care planning and CMI meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Restorative Nurse Qualifications/Requirements
- 3+ years of Restorative Nurse experience preferred.
- Experience is SNF/LTC is preferred.
- Illinois RN or LPN license
- Restorative Nurse Certification
- Put patients first; ensure that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.
- Must pass a background check.
Job Type
Benefits:
- Dental, Health & Visions insurance