LPN/RN Restorative
General Description
Responsible for developing, implementing, tracking and documenting restorative programs for residents to maintain or attain the highest practical level of functioning in accordance with Facility policies and government requirements and regulations.
Duties
Supervises, trains, schedules, evaluates Restorative Nursing Assistants.
Works closely with therapy to create and implement resident restorative programs s upon admission and as needed.
Adjusts and documents changes to resident restorative programs based on periodic evaluations.
Creates and updates restorative care plan with goals for residents participating in restorative program.
Meets routinely with RNAs to plan and direct restorative programs.
Responsible for restorative dining program.
Verifies residents are screened for transfer methods on a quarterly basis. Revises and updates documentation of transfer methods as needed.
Verifies completion of bladder continence assessments upon admission, significant changes in condition and annually to determine potential participation in a restorative bladder program.
Assists Restorative Nursing Assistants as needed and ensures RNAs’
documentation is complete.
Performs essential nursing functions as needed.
Provides education to nursing staff regarding Restorative Nursing Programs.
Updates Daily Care Guides as needed
Attends resident care meetings as needed.
Knowledgeable of the MDS and understands the requirements for coding a
Restorative Nursing Program.
Knowledgeable of state case mix payment systems.
Education/Training:
Graduate of an approved school of nursing; current nursing license
to practice as a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse in the state. Must have current CPR certification.
Monday-Friday
Day Shift
Health, Dental, Vision, Life
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
Other Voluntary Benefits
Birmingham NRC LLC is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled
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