Restorative Nurse Aide

Boaz Nursing & Rehab Center • Boaz, AL

6d

About The Position

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

Requirements

• State Nursing Assistant Certification, where required.
• Good communication skills and ability to read and write in 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, assigned nursing whirlpools, placement of restorative devices and equipment, positioning, and restorative feeding programs.
• Document daily on the treatment grid and weekly in progress notes.
• Notify the restorative nurse coordinator or appropriate therapy department of problems, referrals, or needed reassessments.
• Report to the Director of Nursing and document significant changes in a resident’s condition or motivational level.
• Reinforce team management of the bowel and bladder program and work with nurse aides on bowel and bladder procedures.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required.
• Serve as a resident advocate and motivate others.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) 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 through OnShift Wallet.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed