RNA - Palm Valley Post Acute

PACS • Goodyear, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) provides assigned residents with routine restorative nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment and care plan, as directed by supervisor.

Requirements

• Restorative Nursing Assistant certification.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs for Point Click Care.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Current certificate as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) Training.
• Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.
• Determine additional certification as appropriate per facility.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Nice To Haves

• One-year experience in a long-term care facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with restorative exercises to improve or maintain mobility, strength, and functional independence.
• Encourage resident participation in activity and out-of-bed mobility unless medically contraindicated.
• Provide assistance with dining, splinting, transfers, ambulation, and active or passive range-of-motion activities as directed by rehabilitation and nursing department.
• Obtain and accurately record resident weights as ordered or per facility protocol, and promptly report significant changes to nursing staff.
• Ensure residents have clean, well-fitting clothing and linens that are in good repair.
• Assist residents with toileting, bathing, dressing, and other activities of daily living as needed.
• Reposition residents regularly to promote comfort and prevent skin integrity issues.
• Support residents in maintaining personal cleanliness and freedom from offensive odors.
• Participates in RNA meeting with the Rehabilitation and Nursing Departments to monitor prescribed programs.
• Accurately complete documentation and charting of all care provided.
• Maintain a therapeutic environment characterized by warmth, positivity, respect, and calmness.
• Promptly report any significant changes in condition, abnormal findings, or potential concerns to the Charge Nurse, RN Supervisor, Director of Nursing, and/or Rehabilitation Department.
• Assist residents in preparation for medical tests, treatments, appointments, social activities, and daily meals.
• Provide assistance with elimination needs, including emptying catheter bags and properly sanitizing and maintaining bedpans, urinals, and bedside commodes.
• Promote good personal hygiene, including skin care, bathing, hair care, oral hygiene, shaving or beard trimming, and nail care in accordance with facility policy.
• Apply pressure-relieving devices and implement skin-protective measures to reduce the risk of breakdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED