Restorative Nurse Aide

St. Martin's in the Pines- A Diversicare Transitional Care Community•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Restorative Nurse Aide is a key member of the nursing team and provides restorative nursing techniques to assigned residents through structured treatment modalities, with the goal of improving residents’ quality of life. The role includes implementing restorative programs, documenting resident progress, communicating concerns and changes in condition, supporting bowel and bladder programs, attending required meetings and in-services, and advocating for residents.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform restorative programs for identified residents, including passive and active range-of-motion exercises, general strengthening exercises, ambulation and transfer training, activities of daily living, nursing whirlpools as assigned, placement of restorative devices and equipment, positioning, and restorative feeding.
Document daily on the treatment grid and weekly in progress notes.
Notify the restorative nurse coordinator or appropriate therapy department about problems, referrals, or needed reassessments.
Report to the Director of Nursing and chart significant changes in residents’ conditions or motivational levels.
Reinforce team management of the bowel and bladder program and work with nurse aides on related procedures.
Attend meetings and in-services as required.
Serve as a resident advocate and motivate others.