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Restorative Nurse Aide

Diversicare Healthcare Services, LLC, Huntsville, AL, United States


At Diversicare, we provide post‑acute care services to patients and residents at 61 skilled nursing and long‑term care centers across eight states in the Southeast, Midwest, and Southwest United States.

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

Benefits

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

Perform programs on all identified residents, including 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, and restorative feeding program.

Document daily on treatment grid and weekly on progress notes.

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

Report to the Director of Nursing and chart significant changes in a resident’s condition or motivational level.

Reinforce team management of the B/B program and work with nurse aides on B/B procedures.

Attend meetings and in‑services as required.

Serve as a resident advocate at all times and motivate others.

Qualifications

Nursing Assistant Certification from the state where required.

Good communication skills with the ability to read and write in English.

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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