Restorative Coordinator

Infinity Rehab•Missoula, MT

11d•$20 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The Restorative Coordinator provides support and assistance in the promotion of optimal patient mobility and activities of daily living under the general supervision of a licensed nurse, with shared accountability to the Director of Rehab. The RC uses adaptive, assistive and therapeutic equipment to promote and maintain optimal activity, mobility and independence. This position supports the nursing and therapy department with clinical activities and assisting in maintaining the physical rehab environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Graduate Equivalency Degree required.
Current Certified Nursing Assistant certification
One to two years previous health care experience is required.
Current CPR certification
Maintains current health standards as required

Nice To Haves

Experience in a rehabilitative setting as well as general office experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and monitor the restorative programs for long term residents and short-term patients in the skilled nursing facility.
Routinely meet with nursing leaders and DOR to report and review the residents on a restorative program(s); collaborate with nursing leaders to determine appropriateness of programs and track changes or updates to the programs.
In partnership with the nursing facility leadership, monitor medical records to ensure restorative programs are being carried out, documented appropriately, and coded into the MDS accordingly.
Assist in the training of certified nursing assistant staff on the delivery of nursing restorative plans.
Enlist support of other nursing leaders or rehabilitation professionals when needed.
Collaborate with the rehabilitation professionals and DOR to make sure residents and short-term patients are transitioned between skilled rehabilitation and appropriate nursing restorative programs.
Ensure there is not redundancy between restorative programs and rehabilitation plans of care within the medical record.
Assist in the identification and training of weekend certified nursing assistants to carry out and document the nursing restorative programs.
Carry out restorative nursing programs for an appropriate number of short-term patients and long-term residents, as determined by rehabilitation and nursing staff.
Provide superior customer service to all staff and residents, maintaining an excellent working relationship with hospital staff and projecting a positive and professional image at all times.
Adhere to established confidentiality standards.
Demonstrate and understand the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity and individuality of each patient visitor, vendor and staff in all interactions.
Promote the mission, ideals and values of Infinity Rehab.
Attend in-services and staff meetings as directed.
Perform other duties as assigned.