RN​/LPN Restorative Nurse

Reports to :
Director of Nursing

• Purpose:
  
  Supervise day to day C.N.A. compliance with overall restorative nursing functions and programming.
• Ensure/ Supervise that C.N.A.'s and nurses are accurately completing required documentation necessary to assess resident needs and functional level within required time frames.
• Ensure/ Supervise that C.N.A.'s are providing care planned restorative programming services.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical record documentation per facility policy and State/ Federal guidelines.
• Plans, directs and evaluates total restorative nursing care of residents.
• Assists the facility in implementation of policies and procedures as it relates to restorative nursing care and reporting of resident condition, and level of assistance needed to ensure appropriate service delivery, offer accurate documentation on the MDS and State and Federal reimbursement requirements; coordinates determining Assessment Reference Dates to ensure appropriate RUG scores.
• Provide C.N.A. and nursing training to ensure accuracy in reporting resident condition and sevices for the MDS, in accordance with Federal and State regulations.

* Current and unrestricted active R.N/L.P.N. Illinois State License preferably with Rehab Certification and Licensed in the State of Illinois.

*Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English langauge.

*Must be able to communicate effectively with all members of the care plan team, including training and supervision of C.N.A.'s regarding implementation of restorative programs.

* Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action

*Must possess ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, goverment agencies/ personnel and the general public.

*Must be knowledgeable of nursing and medical practices and procedures, as well as laws and regulations and guidelines that pertain to long term care.

* Must possess leadership and supervisory ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.

*Must be physically capable of effectively hearing , seeing and speaking.

*Must be physically capable of walking, prolonged standing, taking stairs, running, prolonged sitting, bending, pulling/pushing weights exceeding 150lbs and fine motor dexterity (computer usage).

*Must be able to physically and emotionally assist in the evaluation of residents during emergency situations.

* Experience in Medicare and State reimbursed services, including documentation requirements of skilled services.