Restorative Nurse - Chicago, United States - Central Nursing Home

Description

Central Nursing Home -

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

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Dental, Health & Visions insurance

401K

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