Restorative Rehab Nurse Assistant

Overview

At Powerback, we're on a mission to improve lives. As the leader in physical, occupational, speech, and respiratory therapies, we help older adults stay active and thrive while providing essential therapy for children at home and in school.

With over 38 years of trusted service, our reach spans skilled nursing centers, assisted and independent living facilities, outpatient clinics, and home-based care. We're proud to deliver personalized care exactly where and when it's needed most.

Join an industry-leading team that restores hope and makes a lasting impact. If you're passionate about making a meaningful difference and want to be part of the future of rehabilitation and wellness, Powerback is the place for you.

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

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

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** Support for New Grads:
** Our Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program kicks off on day one, helping you learn from the best in the field.

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** Continuing

Education:

** Keep growing with free CEUs through Medbridge.

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** H-1B Visa & Relocation Assistance:
** We support Visa or Green Card sponsor ships, plus our Journey Travel Program lets you work across the U.S. with the security of a full-time role.

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** Perks at Powerback:
** Enjoy exclusive discounts on Wireless/TV, Home/Auto/Renters and Pet Insurance, Childcare, Eldercare, and more. Earn rewards through our Power Zone Employee Recognition Program, and expand your expertise with our Clinicians in Action professional development program.

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.

1. Oversees, directs and participates in restorative programs initiated for individual patients.

2. Provides safe restorative care.

3. Communicates with the Nursing and Rehabilitation departments concerning goal setting and approaches to individual patient needs.

4. Attends care plan conferences and provides input into development of individualized Restorative plan of care.

5. Attends and contributes to in-services and staff meetings as requested.

6. Maintains accurate restorative nursing progress/documentation records on all patients participating in any restorative program.

7. Assists with new staff orientation and ongoing education on principles and practices of Restorative Nursing.

8. 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.

9. Notifies Nursing and/or Rehab of patients who may be experiencing a change in their level of functioning.

10. Effectively communicates to the Rehab Therapist and Restorative Nurse Manager on suggestions to help the resident reach their highest possible functioning level.

11. 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.

12. Promotes a culture of safety to ensure a healthy practice and living environment.

13. 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.

14. Participates in quality improvement activities as requested.

15. Other responsibilities as assigned that support both the clinical and operations side of the Rehabilitation Department in support of the Restorative Nursing Program.

16. Upholds the GRS Promises:

be ethical

I will always act with integrity and honesty, and expect others to do the same. I will ensure my…