Restorative CNA PRN Job Chattanooga area,Tennessee USA,Nursing

Restorative Nursing Assistant

Provides restorative nursing programs within the scope of CNA practice. Provides therapy delegated programs that are taught and supervised by therapy and beyond the scope and practice of a CNA. The position is a nursing function and reports directly to the restorative nurse or a position in the nursing department. The position works closely with therapy. Works collaboratively with the CNAs and nurses to see that residents receive their programs as planned.

Qualifications

and Skills

Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant
Minimum of two year of clinical, bedside CNA experience an evidence of positive evaluations
Knowledge and skills in basic restorative nursing principles and practices
Evidence of ability to work as a member of the team
Reliable, good judgment and takes initiative
Able to follow verbal and written instructions, able to write in English
Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and have manual dexterity
Understands and embraces the facility restorative philosophy
Communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Demonstrates accountability and responsibility

Job Duties

Provides restorative programs:

ROM;
Ambulation
Bed mobility, positioning and transfer techniques
Application of splints, braces, cones, prosthetic devices and care of limbs where applied
Assistive feeding devices and Restorative Dining techniques (cueing and swallowing)
Activity of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene)
Incontinent management
Transfer
Communication

Participates in restorative dining program, directs regular CNAs about resident restorative dining programs.

Serves as a resource and role model for CNAs

Documents program completion everyday and narrative progress notes as required by facility policy

Attends restorative meeting and care plan conferences

Reports unusual problems regarding resident care to nursing staff immediately: pain, refusals, falls, etc

Reports malfunctioning or improperly fitting equipment and equipment needs to therapy and restorative nurse.

Places preventative/pressure relief mattresses and wheelchair cushions as directed by Restorative Nurse.

Offers suggestions and provides input into development of interdisciplinary plan of care.

Assists with general orientation and on-going restorative nursing in-services.

Participates in the facility Quality Improvement Program as directed by the Restorative Nurse, and reports areas needing improvement.

Keeps skills current and enhances present skills by attendance to in-services and seminars.

Participates in transfer of residents from Level II to Level III.

Assists with Phase II classes, as directed.

Performs therapy delegated tasks under the direction and supervision of Therapy.

Assuring Resident Safety