Restorative Rehab Nurse Assistant

Benefits: We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision plans to Full-Time team members. We offer Dental and Vision to Part-Time team members.

Paid Time Off: We offer generous paid time off to Full-Time and Part-Time team members.

Responsibilities: Responsible for working under the guidance of the Rehab Department and direction of a licensed nurse (Restorative Nurse Manager) to deliver efficient and effective restorative nursing care as directed by therapy staff or nursing while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will provide care within the standards of practice as accorded by Certification to promote the patient's ability to attain and maintain his/her maximum functional potential and prevent decline. Oversees, directs and participates in restorative programs initiated for individual patients. Provides safe restorative care. Communicates with the Nursing and Rehabilitation departments concerning goal setting and approaches to individual patient needs. Attends care plan conferences and provides input into development of individualized Restorative plan of care. Attends and contributes to in-services and staff meetings as requested. Maintains accurate restorative nursing progress/documentation records on all patients participating in any restorative program. Assists with new staff orientation and ongoing education on principles and practices of Restorative Nursing. Instructs and assists other direct care staff with the application of splints, braces, prosthetic appliances, and self-help devices to assure proper application and usage. Notifies Nursing and/or Rehab of patients who may be experiencing a change in their level of functioning. Effectively communicates to the Rehab Therapist and Restorative Nurse Manager on suggestions to help the resident reach their highest possible functioning level. Maintains proficiency in using wheelchairs, walkers, canes, lifts, scales and other equipment used in the restorative programs, and is able to instruct others in their use. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment. Puts Patient Service first: Ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individual's needs and rights. Participates in quality improvement activities as requested. Other responsibilities as assigned that support both the clinical and operations side of the Rehabilitation Department in support of the Restorative Nursing Program. Upholds the GRS Promises. Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program.