Restorative Nursing Assistant Job Opening

Performs various patient/resident care activities and related non-professional services necessary in caring for the personal needs and comfort of patients/residents; assists in maintenance of a safe, clean environment for patients/residents.

Serves as a resource for management in decision making process and as a preceptor for new nurse assistants. Assist each patient/resident to achieve and maintain the highest level of self-care and independence possible. Assists physical therapist. May be assigned to work in any department.

• Performs routine treatment procedures included but not limited to:

• Performs general strengthening exercises and administers restorative ambulation/transfer/ADL training.
• Ensures the placement of restorative devices/equipment (i.e., splints, positioning devices).
• Coordinates restorative treatments with other facility departments.
• Follows policies and procedures for Restorative Nursing Program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Effectively transition residents through Restorative Nurse Assistant (RNA) process with appropriate C.N.A. training.
• Heights/weights are done timely on new admits, monthly, and as ordered by Physician’s per protocol.
• Maintain daily routine of 20 therapies per day.
• Conducts afternoon exercise program.

• Serves as a resource to staff.

• Follows OVCC protocol for appropriate use of restraint’s, alarms, side-rails, etc.; participates in Restraint Reduction Program.
• Assesses residents to confirm least restrictive device is in use and make recommendations as needed.
• Orients new employees and performs one-on-one C.N.A. training as needed.
• Provides constructive feedback to C.N.A’s when observing potentially unsafe practices.

• Chart Documentation:

• Documents daily and weekly on each resident in the Restorative Nursing Program.
• Reports and charts on significant changes in resident’s condition, evidence of pain or motivational level.
• Maintains consistent resident care schedule and is efficient in use of time.
• Care plans are pertinent to resident’s needs, reviewed by Registered Nurse Certified (RNC) and shared with licensed staff.

• Minimum Data Set (MDS) Documentation:

• MDS data collected and inputted by required timeframe.
• MDS documentation is accurate.
• Exhibits a working knowledge of MDS terminology, which reflects accurate data collection of residents’ functional status.
• Reports correct therapy minutes.

• Referrals/Reports pertinent information:

• Notifies RNC or appropriate therapy discipline of problems, referrals and reassessment needs.
• Identifies potential problems/issues and reports to RNC in a timely manner.
• Attends Fall IDT/Care Conferences/Rehab/weight variance meetings as needed and provides pertinent information.
• Referrals to therapists are timely.

• Dining Program

• Reviews and assigns seating for participation in residents’ dining program.
• Evaluates residents for Restorative Dining Program (RDP) potential.
• Meets RDP goal for four (4) residents.
• Communicates to nursing staff specific information regarding residents dining needs upon cessation of resident in RNA dining program.

• Supplies:

• Ensures adequate restorative supplies to meet the needs of the restorative residents.
• Monitors equipment, supplies and communicates needs to RNC/Maintenance Department/Therapy Department.
• Make sound recommendations regarding resident/equipment needs prior to equipment order.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education:
Attended, or is attending, inservice classes with the emphasis on the rehabilitation care of patients/residents.
High school graduate or equivalent required.

Minimum Experience/Skills:
Experience as a nursing assistant or the equivalent
Able to perform basic mathematical calculations
Good verbal and writing skills

Licenses/Certificates/Credentials:
Current BLS certification

EOE/Vet/Disability