Restorative Nurse, RN

Summary: The primary purpose of the Restorative Nurse (RN) is to coordinate restorative nursing programs that help veteran residents maintain or improve mobility, independence, safety, and quality of life. Responsibilities include assessing residents, developing and monitoring care plans, overseeing restorative activities, training nursing assistants, documenting progress, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and ensuring compliance with state, federal, VA, and facility requirements. Expectations of Employee Observe all facility safety policies and procedures. Comply with state, federal, and all other applicable health care and safety standards Follow facility Residents Rights policies. Protect the confidentiality of all resident information. Assist families and other visitors as needed. Attends/completes required in-services and other required meetings. Come to work in clean, neat attire and consistently present a professional appearance. Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality. Assume accountability for data contained in the employees handbook. Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely and professional manner. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner. Perform other related duties as directed by his/her supervisor. Essential Job Functions - Coordinates restorative nursing care to residents. - Participates in the development of an individualized plan of care for assigned residents and ensures plan of care is followed by Restorative Aides. - Ensures documentation is completed for each treatment provided, refusal of treatment, reason(s) treatment could not be provided and progress notes as required. - Be familiar with and be able to train Restorative Aides on programs such as range of motion, ambulation, active and passive exercise, use of assisted devices, ADL programs, and feeding programs. - Involvement in family or resident teaching - Supervises Restorative Aides. - Responsible for maintaining fall records. - Responsible for completing all MDS sections related to restorative care. EDUCATIONS and EXPERIENCE, an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered. - Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nursing in the state of TN - Must have previous long term care experience. - Previous restorative care experience preferred. **SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS of this position are generally as follows: **