Restorative Nurse (RN)

JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Restorative Care Nurse is to perform restorative nursing procedures that maximize the resident’s existing abilities, emphasize independence instead of dependence and minimize the negative effects of disability within the attitude of realistic optimism.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs restorative care services, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
• Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, therapy department, as well as other related departments in planning restorative care.
• Develops and maintains restorative care standards.
• Assists the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies
• Assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing restorative care services.
• Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
• Interprets restorative care policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc.
• Assists in the recruitment and selection of competent nursing personnel.
• Provides direct nursing care as necessary and as department needs may dictate.
• Ensures that all restorative care notes are informative and descriptive of the treatment provided and of the resident’s response to the care.
• Develops and participates in programs designed for in-service education, on the job training and orientation classes for newly assigned personnel
• Addresses and supports cultural practices as long as such practices do not harm others or interfere with the planned course of medical therapy.
• Maintains close coordination with all departments to ensure continuity and collaboration of services.
• Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
• Attends regularly conducted staff meetings as scheduled by the Director of Nursing/Unit Manager.
• Provides required resident assessments/observations and interventions, reviewing care plans to ensure appropriate care.
• Documents all pertinent data as required by Medicare, Medicaid, company standards and policies.
• Completes the required forms upon admission, transfer, and/or discharge.
• Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required.
• Monitors and directs non-licensed ancillary services as deemed necessary to meet professional standards and maintain the highest practicable level of resident care
• Communicate/report information to residents, resident families, physicians, guardians, governmental agencies, and facility personnel as required by facility policy and State/Federal guidelines.
• Participates in the Interdisciplinary Plan of Care (“IPOC”) process as assigned.
• Attends and participates in in-service classes, performance improvement (“PI”) committees, continuing education in-service programs and other meetings as assigned.
• HIPAA

Follows and adheres to company policies and procedures regarding HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability) compliance.

Ensures integrity and confidentiality of all resident financial data.

Reports all suspected violations of company’s HIPAA policies and procedures to appropriate Administrative personnel.

• All other duties, as assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Serves as the expert in Restorative Care.
• Gracious and welcoming personality for customer service interaction.
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work.
• Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
• Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff.
• Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with short and long-term care residents and the elderly.
• Meets all health requirements, as required by law.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications. Microsoft Office, MS Word, MS Access, MS Excel, E-mail, Outlook, Internet Explorer.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:

• Current CPR Certification required.
• Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.
• Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.
• 1 year of restorative experience preferred.
• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
• Long-Term care experience preferred.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
• Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.
• Meet all health requirements as needed.
• Dialogue concerning ADA reasonable accommodations are always available upon request – i.e. the interactive process