Restorative Nurse Aide Job Meridian area,Mississippi USA,Nursing

Overview

At Diversicare, we understand the contributions of every team member are the parts that make up the whole. We appreciate them for the work they do each day to showcase their talents and gifts.

Our mission is “Improve every life we touch by providing exceptional healthcare and exceeding expectations.”

We are guided by five Core Values:
Integrity, Excellence, Compassion, Teamwork and Stewardship, and 12 Service Standards.

Benefits

Full Time Benefits include:

Medical/Dental/Vision
Excellent 401k plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
Long and Short Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Life Insurance
Referral Bonuses
DiversICARE employee hardship fund
Pay advancement program – OnShift Wallet

Responsibilities

As a key member of the nursing team, you will provide restorative nursing techniques to those residents assigned to improve the resident’s quality of life through structured treatment modalities.

Responsibilities include:

Performs programs on all identified residents, to include but not limited to:

Range of motion (passive/active)
General strengthening exercises
Ambulation and transfer training
ADLs
Nursing whirlpools as assigned
Placement of restorative devices and equipment
Positioning
Restorative feeding program

Document daily on treatment grid and weekly on progress notes.

Notifies restorative nurse coordinator or appropriate therapy department of problems, referrals or reassessments needed.

Reports to the Director of Nursing and charts significant change in resident’s condition or motivational level.

Reinforces team management of B/B program and works with nurse aides on B/B procedures.

Attends meetings and in‑services as required.

Serves as a resident advocate at all times. Motivates others.

Qualifications

Nursing Assistant Certification from the state, where required.
Good communication skills with the ability to read and write the English language.
Ability to document appropriately and perform technical procedures.
Genuine caring for and interest in resident.
A strong belief in the Restorative Nursing Philosophy.

(EOE)

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