Restorative Nurse Job Chicago area,Illinois USA,Nursing

Avantara Lincoln Park

Welcome to Avantara Lincoln Park
, a premier skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in the heart of Chicago's Lincoln Park neighborhood. At Avantara Lincoln Park
, we are committed to providing advanced rehabilitation therapies and exceptional nursing care in a vibrant and historic community setting. Our facility offers personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of each resident, ensuring both short‑term rehabilitation and long‑term care residents receive the highest quality of care in a welcoming, supportive environment.

Situated in one of Chicago's most desirable neighborhoods,
Avantara Lincoln Park provides an exciting and dynamic workplace, surrounded by the energy of city life, yet nestled within a peaceful residential area. If you are passionate about delivering top‑tier healthcare and want to join a team that values compassion and excellence, Avantara Lincoln Park is the perfect place to grow your career.

Benefits

Daily pay
Competitive wages
Bonus opportunities
Shift differentials
Tuition reimbursement
Internal growth opportunities
Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance options
401(k) with employer match
Employee concierge program
Employee assistance program
And more

Note:

Benefit packages vary based on hours worked.

Summary

In keeping with our organization's goal of improving the lives of the guests we serve, the Restorative Nurse plays a critical role in providing superior customer service and nursing care to all guests. Under the direction of the Director of Nursing, the Restorative Nurse LPN implements and directs the facility's restorative nursing program with the goal of helping guests reach and maintain their full mobility potential.

Essential

Functions

Develops, implements, directs and evaluates the facility's Restorative Nursing Program.

Meets and consults with the facility's interdisciplinary team on a regular basis to develop and maintain restorative care standards.

Ensures that the restorative nursing program complies with applicable laws, regulations, and national restorative nursing standards and requirements.

Participates in the admission process by meeting with new guests and providing them with a clear overview of the restorative program.

Participates in discharge planning, development and implementation of guest care plans and assessments.

Performs administrative tasks such as charting, care planning, reports and etc. Completes assigned MDS portions accurately and on time.

Assists with the recruitment and selection of restorative nursing staff.

Provides supervision to C.N.A's and all subordinate staff which includes checking their work to ascertain that assignments have been completed.

Completes annual performance reviews of all subordinate restorative staff. Provides guidance and education to staff in regards to their performance.

Provides counseling and disciplinary action to subordinate staff members as needed.

Assists with and participates in the disciplinary process of subordinate restorative staff.

Assign all C.N.A's and other subordinate staff to guests. Assign break times and all regular and special assignments.

Performs other nursing care assignments by working as a floor nurse when needed.

Only practices nursing procedures and tasks within the scope of licensure.

Ensures that guest care plans are being followed and assesses each guest's status in accordance with their care plan.

Rounds with physicians when needed.

Must be knowledgeable of individual care plans and support the care planning process by reporting specific information and observations of the guest's needs, preferences and report any behavioral changes.

Assures that established infection control and prevention practices and standard precautions are maintained at all times.

Follows established safety precautions when performing tasks and using equipment and supplies.

Reports all hazardous conditions, damaged equipment, accidents/incidents and supply issues to appropriate persons.

Maintains the comfort, privacy and dignity of guests and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.

Ensures…


Increase/decrease your Search Radius (miles)



Job Posting Language