Registered Nurse (RN)—Restorative Nursing

tmc•Edison, NJ

8d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

If you’re a Restorative Nurse who is passionate about helping residents maintain their independence, mobility, and quality of life through compassionate, patient-centered care—this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. In this role, you’ll work closely with residents, rehabilitation professionals, nursing staff, and the interdisciplinary care team to support individualized restorative nursing programs designed to maintain or improve each resident’s highest level of function. You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents while supporting mobility, activities of daily living (ADLs), positioning, range of motion, dining, and other restorative care needs in a collaborative healthcare environment. Therapy Management Corporation (TMC) is a trusted therapy provider dedicated to delivering high-quality rehabilitation services while creating environments where clinicians and healthcare professionals feel supported, valued, and empowered.

Requirements

Current and active New Jersey Registered Nurse (RN) license
Previous supervisory, leadership, or team oversight experience preferred, particularly within skilled nursing, long-term care, rehabilitation, or a related healthcare setting
Experience with geriatric wellness programs is encouraged
Must be able to safely lift, turn, move, position, and transport residents into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, and other equipment without posing a risk to the health or safety of the employee, resident, caregivers, or coworkers
Must be able to perform a minimum of a minimal-assist transfer, defined for purposes of this position as the ability to safely lift and control up to 50 pounds

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day oversight, guidance, and support to Restorative Aides, helping ensure restorative programs are carried out consistently, safely, and in accordance with established plans of care
Range of Motion (ROM) programs
Splint and brace assistance, including amputation and prosthetic care
Functional mobility, including transfers, bed mobility, and ambulation
Positioning programs
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting
Eating and swallowing programs, including restorative/assisted dining and free-water programs
Additional restorative programs that may include communication, breath support, wellness, and functional maintenance
Support and coach Restorative Aides on program implementation, resident needs, documentation, and best practices
Monitor restorative program participation and communicate opportunities for improvement or additional support
Document resident attendance and participation in assigned restorative programs
Communicate resident progress, improvements, concerns, or functional declines to the Rehab Director, restorative nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team
Collaborate with the Rehab Director to schedule and prioritize workload
Follow established infection-control procedures and universal precautions when exposure to bodily fluids or infectious or hazardous materials may occur
Attend facility and TMC meetings, trainings, and educational programs as requested
Maintain clean, organized treatment areas, equipment, and supplies
Protect resident privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements
Identify opportunities for continued professional growth and development
Perform other duties as assigned