Restorative Nursing Assistant

TLC Management•Ossian, IN

About The Position

The Restorative Nursing Assistant carries out restorative nursing functions based on care plans developed for each resident. The goal is to help residents increase or maintain their highest possible level of functioning while in the facility. The role provides direct restorative care and delegated therapy tasks, supports restorative programs, documents services, and follows facility safety, infection-control, and care procedures. The assistant also performs general CNA responsibilities and other duties assigned by the Restorative Nurse or designee.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, unless working under a student permit.
Certification by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) as a C.N.A. in good standing.
CNAs transferring from another state may work for 120 days while awaiting Indiana certification.
Graduating CNA students who are not yet certified may work for 120 days while awaiting Indiana certification.

Responsibilities

Provide written and verbal care assignments, routine skills, and procedures to support quality resident care.
Provide direct restorative care and delegated formalized therapy tasks accurately, safely, and in a timely manner.
Participate in and facilitate restorative care programs, including range-of-motion exercises and walking.
Assist the Restorative Nurse with the Bowel and Bladder Program and help direct care staff with scheduled toileting.
Notify the Charge Nurse or Restorative Nurse when residents regress, progress, or refuse program participation so nursing staff can assess and update programs or care plans as needed.
Make a second attempt to provide services when a resident initially refuses or is away for an appointment.
Monitor equipment and report equipment needs to therapy staff and/or the Restorative Nurse.
Serve as a resource and teammate to nursing assistants providing restorative care to residents.
Participate in quality assurance programs related to the role's functions.
Understand the rehabilitation and restorative nursing program and help explain it to staff.
Provide medical-record documentation according to facility policy and procedures and assist with routine departmental functions.
Provide the nurse in charge with a list of residents enrolled in restorative programs.
Follow care-plan directives and accurately document services provided and minutes on designated forms.
Follow safety requirements and infection-control measures and maintain a clean work environment.
Use protective devices, including side rails, Geri chairs, and poseys, appropriately and under the direction of the staff nurse.
Follow facility emergency protocols, including those for crash carts, resident codes, fire safety, missing residents, tornado preparation, violent residents, Wander guard alarms, and door alarms.
Immediately report witnessed or otherwise known abuse to the nurse manager.
Follow infection-control and universal-precaution procedures.
Follow periodic equipment-cleaning schedules and return equipment to its proper area after use.
Keep nursing service work areas clean and sanitary.
Perform general CNA responsibilities and other duties assigned by the Restorative Nurse or designee.