What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restorative Nurse position at Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation?
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Position Summary
The Restorative Nurse is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and supervision of the restorative nursing program for the facility. The restorative nurse is the liaison between formalized therapy and nursing. Restorative Nurse promotes a restorative nursing philosophy among all facility departments.
Job Description
1. Plans, develops, implements, evaluates and directs restorative services
2. Completes the required supportive documentation (observations, program quarterly note, care plan, program minute log, etc.) during the 7-day look-back period of OBRA assessments (Admission, Quarterly, Annual, Significant Change in Status) in order to score restorative programming on the MDS
3. Maintains a current list of resident’s participating in restorative programs. These lists will be specific as to PROM/AROM, Splint/ Brace, Bed Mobility, Transfer, Walking, Dressing and/or Grooming, Eating and/or Swallowing, Amputation/ Prosthesis Care, Communication, Bladder and /or Bowel Toileting Programs or other restorative programs details
4. Configures documentation in Point of Care for daily documentation of restorative nursing measures for each resident on a restorative program
5. Evaluates and revises restorative programs quarterly and as necessary
6. Develops a comprehensive care plan related to restorative areas including problems, goals and approaches. Insures that all restorative nursing measures are reflected on the care plan. Evaluates care plan quarterly and as necessary.
7. Attends care plan conferences. During care plan conferences report on resident’s progress and restorative nursing measures
8. Ensures that the necessary assistive feeding and/or ADL devises are obtained as needed
9. Maintains current listing by resident of all assistive devices and care plan for each
10. Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure the necessary assistive devices are consistently clean, available, addressed on the care plan and removed following discontinuation or discharge
11. When discharged from skilled therapy, ensures that the specific recommendations are implemented
12. Makes daily rounds to oversee and monitor the restorative programs and to provide 1:1 teaching, as necessary
13. Performs or oversees functional observation on admission and quarterly as indicated: A) ADL Functional Analysis
B) Joint Mobility Observation
C) Bowel and Bladder Observations
D) Admission/ Quarterly Restorative Documentation
E) Bed Mobility System Observation
F) Restraint Observation
G) Fall/ Safety Observation
H) Any other facility/ state assessments related to restorative needs/ programs a) Motorized Wheelchair Evaluation Form – IL only
14. Oversees Bowel & Bladder programs. Gather information on the use of bowel and bladder appliances, the use of and response to urinary toileting programs, urinary and bowel continence training programs
15. After receipt of 3-day voiding diary completed by CNA, creates an individualized Scheduled Toileting Plan and in-service Nurses and CNA's. Review, evaluates and revises resident response to toileting plan quarterly and as needed. The revision includes individualized time adjustments based on individual resident response
16. Collaborates with Nurses and CNA staff in selecting candidates to be on a bladder training program, assists in setting up the program and overseeing the program to ensure appropriate continuity of care
17. Participates in QA audits for restorative nursing as directed and as needed
18. Ensures that restorative equipment and supplies are available as needed. Ensure that the needed equipment and supplies are in good, clean, working order. Report to Director of Nursing any and all equipment needs promptly
19. Problem solves with staff in regards to issues in providing restorative nursing care
20. Coordinates with staff development to orient new staff relative to roles, responsibilities, principles and practices of restorative nursing
21. Educates and manages the facilities ADL documentation training program.
22. Reviews and assesses appropriate documentation related to ADL activities prior to ARD
23. Reviews and manages the physical restraint reduction program
24. Complete assigned areas of the MDS (G, H, J1700-1900, K0100, O0500, P)
25. Complete the triggered CAA’s for ADL’s, incontinence, falls and restraints
26. Continually assesses the need for assistance with ADL’s, altered gait/ balance and decreased range of motion
27. Directly supervises employees within the restorative nursing department
28. Ensures care cards are updated following any care plan revision and at a minimum, quarterly
29. Participates in Fall Committee Meeting, update Fall Care Plan as needed, and ensure new assistive device interventions are implemented
30. Monitor Point Click Care (Point of Care) documentation daily and report non-compliance to the DON and/or designee. Complete POC documentation during the ARD period and PRN
Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical, Dental & Vision plans
Generous Vacation plan
401K retirement
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Positive work environment
Regular staff appreciation and recognition
Qualifications
1. Must possess a current Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Iowa
2. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
3. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
4. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
5. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
6. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
7. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. that are necessary for providing quality care
8. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
9. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
10. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s conditions
11. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others individuals in the workplace
Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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Position Summary
The Restorative Nurse is responsible for the development, implementation, monitoring and supervision of the restorative nursing program for the facility. The restorative nurse is the liaison between formalized therapy and nursing. Restorative Nurse promotes a restorative nursing philosophy among all facility departments.
Job Description
1. Plans, develops, implements, evaluates and directs restorative services
2. Completes the required supportive documentation (observations, program quarterly note, care plan, program minute log, etc.) during the 7-day look-back period of OBRA assessments (Admission, Quarterly, Annual, Significant Change in Status) in order to score restorative programming on the MDS
3. Maintains a current list of resident’s participating in restorative programs. These lists will be specific as to PROM/AROM, Splint/ Brace, Bed Mobility, Transfer, Walking, Dressing and/or Grooming, Eating and/or Swallowing, Amputation/ Prosthesis Care, Communication, Bladder and /or Bowel Toileting Programs or other restorative programs details
4. Configures documentation in Point of Care for daily documentation of restorative nursing measures for each resident on a restorative program
5. Evaluates and revises restorative programs quarterly and as necessary
6. Develops a comprehensive care plan related to restorative areas including problems, goals and approaches. Insures that all restorative nursing measures are reflected on the care plan. Evaluates care plan quarterly and as necessary.
7. Attends care plan conferences. During care plan conferences report on resident’s progress and restorative nursing measures
8. Ensures that the necessary assistive feeding and/or ADL devises are obtained as needed
9. Maintains current listing by resident of all assistive devices and care plan for each
10. Works collaboratively with other departments to ensure the necessary assistive devices are consistently clean, available, addressed on the care plan and removed following discontinuation or discharge
11. When discharged from skilled therapy, ensures that the specific recommendations are implemented
12. Makes daily rounds to oversee and monitor the restorative programs and to provide 1:1 teaching, as necessary
13. Performs or oversees functional observation on admission and quarterly as indicated: A) ADL Functional Analysis
B) Joint Mobility Observation
C) Bowel and Bladder Observations
D) Admission/ Quarterly Restorative Documentation
E) Bed Mobility System Observation
F) Restraint Observation
G) Fall/ Safety Observation
H) Any other facility/ state assessments related to restorative needs/ programs a) Motorized Wheelchair Evaluation Form – IL only
14. Oversees Bowel & Bladder programs. Gather information on the use of bowel and bladder appliances, the use of and response to urinary toileting programs, urinary and bowel continence training programs
15. After receipt of 3-day voiding diary completed by CNA, creates an individualized Scheduled Toileting Plan and in-service Nurses and CNA's. Review, evaluates and revises resident response to toileting plan quarterly and as needed. The revision includes individualized time adjustments based on individual resident response
16. Collaborates with Nurses and CNA staff in selecting candidates to be on a bladder training program, assists in setting up the program and overseeing the program to ensure appropriate continuity of care
17. Participates in QA audits for restorative nursing as directed and as needed
18. Ensures that restorative equipment and supplies are available as needed. Ensure that the needed equipment and supplies are in good, clean, working order. Report to Director of Nursing any and all equipment needs promptly
19. Problem solves with staff in regards to issues in providing restorative nursing care
20. Coordinates with staff development to orient new staff relative to roles, responsibilities, principles and practices of restorative nursing
21. Educates and manages the facilities ADL documentation training program.
22. Reviews and assesses appropriate documentation related to ADL activities prior to ARD
23. Reviews and manages the physical restraint reduction program
24. Complete assigned areas of the MDS (G, H, J1700-1900, K0100, O0500, P)
25. Complete the triggered CAA’s for ADL’s, incontinence, falls and restraints
26. Continually assesses the need for assistance with ADL’s, altered gait/ balance and decreased range of motion
27. Directly supervises employees within the restorative nursing department
28. Ensures care cards are updated following any care plan revision and at a minimum, quarterly
29. Participates in Fall Committee Meeting, update Fall Care Plan as needed, and ensure new assistive device interventions are implemented
30. Monitor Point Click Care (Point of Care) documentation daily and report non-compliance to the DON and/or designee. Complete POC documentation during the ARD period and PRN
Benefits
Competitive salary
Medical, Dental & Vision plans
Generous Vacation plan
401K retirement
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
Positive work environment
Regular staff appreciation and recognition
Qualifications
1. Must possess a current Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Iowa
2. Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
3. Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
4. Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public
5. Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care
6. Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel
7. Must possess the ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc. that are necessary for providing quality care
8. Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents
9. Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing nursing practices
10. Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s conditions
11. Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of others individuals in the workplace
Pillar of Cedar Valley Nursing and Rehabilitation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for all employment; free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preferences, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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