Restorative Nurse - Nivram Management

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

·         CPR 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

·        Full-time

Benefits:

·         Dental, Health & Visions insurance

·         401K