Restorative Nurse
Legacy Healthcare LLC, Chicago, IL, United States
Restorative Nurse LPN
Summary/Objective: 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.
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.
401K with employer match.
Employee concierge program.
Employee assistance program.
And more!
Please note that benefit packages vary based on hours worked.
Key Responsibilities
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 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.
Assigns 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 with 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 each Guest receives person centered care.
Answers and responds to call lights promptly and courteously.
Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts of your organization; attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work; carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned; follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts; share notated opportunities for improvement with leadership; communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success; support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally and adjust performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.
Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan.
Required Education and Experience
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Valid, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) License in the state of practice.
C.P.R. Certified.
Preferred Education and Experience
One year experience as a L.P.N. in a long-term care setting.
One year experience as a C.N.A.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local requirements and regulations.
Work Environment
This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts. This position works mostly in the Guest care areas as well as in occasional outside weather conditions. This role may also come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a regular basis. The employee must be able to lift and move items and patients weighing at least 50 pounds.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holidays and work during inclement weather will be required.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avantara Lincoln Park is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam‑era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Summary/Objective: 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.
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.
401K with employer match.
Employee concierge program.
Employee assistance program.
And more!
Please note that benefit packages vary based on hours worked.
Key Responsibilities
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 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.
Assigns 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 with 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 each Guest receives person centered care.
Answers and responds to call lights promptly and courteously.
Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings and in-services as directed.
Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts of your organization; attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work; carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned; follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts; share notated opportunities for improvement with leadership; communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project or detecting barriers preventing project success; support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally and adjust performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.
Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan.
Required Education and Experience
Graduate from an accredited nursing program.
Valid, unencumbered Licensed Practical Nurse (L.P.N.) License in the state of practice.
C.P.R. Certified.
Preferred Education and Experience
One year experience as a L.P.N. in a long-term care setting.
One year experience as a C.N.A.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Knowledge of Federal, State and Local requirements and regulations.
Work Environment
This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility while pulling or pushing carts. This position works mostly in the Guest care areas as well as in occasional outside weather conditions. This role may also come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on a regular basis. The employee must be able to lift and move items and patients weighing at least 50 pounds.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holidays and work during inclement weather will be required.
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avantara Lincoln Park is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam‑era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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