Restorative Nurse Rn Lpn

Elevate Care is seeking Restorative Nurse a to lead a team of long-term care professionals. This is a vital role in a facility with a positive community reputation, a history of successful outcomes, and an experienced cohesive team.

Are you a Restorative Nurse looking for a great career opportunity to gain invaluable experience? We invite you to join our dedicated team! We are looking for a Full-Time Restorative Nurse to join our team.

At Elevate Care, YOU are our greatest asset! We offer Restorative Nurses the following benefits:

• Plus, more! Inquire with Elevate Care today
• Affordable Health Plan (Medical, Dental and Life insurance available)
• Flexible Scheduling – We work with you!
• Great culture and work environment
• Competitive wage
• Referral Bonus Program
• 401k (Matching)

Description:

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. The Restorative Nurse promotes a restorative nursing philosophy among facility departments.

Responsibilities for the Restorative Nurse:

• Makes daily rounds to evaluate patient care, the progress of individual employees, monitor nursing practices, and assist Human Resources with nursing and educational needs
• Performs or oversees functional evaluations on admission, quarterly and/or as clinically indicated. Consults with nurses in making recommendations for restorative plan of care. Works with nurses in developing restorative plan of care.
• Reviews weekly documentation completed for residents receiving restorative services. Ensures that all proper ADL documentation has been completed for patients
• Serve in the role of Medicare Services Coordinator (MDS Coordinator) as needed
• Puts patients first; ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights
• Attends Interdisciplinary/QAPI meeting as indicated to provide feedback and identify any residents for evaluation of restorative service needs.
• Assists and participates in the development, organization and implementation of the philosophy, objectives, policies, procedures and standards of nursing care in accordance with the goals of the Care Center Facility care and the individual center.
• Confers with the Director of Nursing/Assistant Director of Nursing in assessing the quality of nursing care being delivered and recognizes the need of improving or changing nursing practices
• Oversees that all restorative nursing measures are reflected on the care plan as an approach to the focus or need for which that are being completed.
• Actively participates in physical restraint reduction and fall management programs.
• Attends care planning conferences and makes recommendations. Reports progress of restorative nursing measures.

Qualifications for the Restorative Nurse:

• Must have proof of Covid-19 vaccination (Religious and/or Health Exemptions May be Available for Qualifying Employees)
• RN Registered Nurse or LPN Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Preferably Certified in Restorative Nursing with 60 hour Restorative Certification Restorative experience (Preferred)
• Supervision and Leadership Critical Thinking Skills Development of Interpersonal Relationships with Residents/Families
• Knowledge and understanding of the MDS and PPS.

Apply today for immediate consideration!

YOUR FUTURE STARTS NOW!

Elevate Care is a fully integrated post-acute care consortium offering 24-hour skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, post-hospital recovery and many more clinical specialized programs. We not only provide the highest quality of care, we take it to the next level. Elevate Care is well known for our commitment to our employees, offering outstanding ongoing training and development, career advancement opportunities, competitive pay rates, generous compensation packages and much more.

Elevate Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer