Restorative Director

Complete Care at Sheridan Commons; Chicago (IL); In loco; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Complete Care at Sheridan Commons is seeking a Restorative Nurse (RN) to lead and supervise the Restorative Nursing Program, provide direct nursing care, and ensure high standards of resident function and safety. You will collaborate with therapists, nurses, and physicians, document MDS-related activities, and participate in care plan meetings to support independence and quality of life.

A current RN license, CPR certification, and RAC-CT certification are preferred; long-term care experience is

Competenze

• Must hold an active RN license in the practicing state.
• MDS/restorative experience preferred.
• RAC-CT certification strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care laws and guidelines.
• English language proficiency for clinical decisions.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Experience in Long Term Care preferred.

Mansioni

• Direct, develop, and supervise the Restorative Nursing Program; train nursing assistants in restorative techniques.
• Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and physicians to identify residents for RNP services and set SMART goals.
• Perform and document MDS-related activities to support accurate coding.
• Participate in care plan meetings with input on functional status and restorative progress.
• Audit restorative documentation for accuracy, compliance, and reflection of care provided.
• Provide leadership to nursing staff; plan shift services and activities.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Clinical decision making

Documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Formazione

RN License

Descrizione del lavoro

Restorative Nurse (RN)

At Complete Care, the Restorative Nurse is a critical member of the clinical team, responsible for providing direct nursing care while simultaneously spearheading and supervising the facility's Restorative Nursing Program (RNP).

This role requires a focus on maintaining resident function, preventing further decline, and ensuring accurate documentation related to Minimum Data Set (MDS) coding. The supervision of nursing activities, particularly those related to restorative care, must be in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure the highest degree of quality care is maintained at all times.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Restorative & Clinical Focus):

Restorative and MDS Responsibilities:

• Program Oversight: Direct, develop, and supervise the day-to-day functions of the Restorative Nursing Program, training nursing assistants on specific restorative techniques (e.g., ambulation, range of motion, feeding).

• Assessment & Goal Setting: Collaborate with therapists, nurses, and physicians to identify residents who would benefit from RNP services. Set and monitor specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) restorative goals for each participating resident.

• MDS Focus: Perform and/or assist with assessments and accurate daily documentation that supports the Restorative Program to ensure appropriate coding on the Minimum Data Set (MDS).

• Interdisciplinary Planning: Participate in care plan meetings, providing valuable input on the resident's functional status, restorative progress, and potential for independence.

• Quality Assurance: Audit and monitor restorative documentation completed by nursing assistants for accuracy, compliance, and proper reflection of the care provided.

General Clinical Responsibilities:

• Supervision: Provide leadership to nursing personnel assigned to your unit/shift. Direct the day-to-day functions of the nursing assistants, meeting with them to plan the shift's services and activities.

• Documentation: Complete & file required recordkeeping forms/charts upon the resident's admission, transfer, and/or discharge. Chart nurse's notes in an informative & descriptive manner that reflects the care provided and the resident's response.

• Order Management: Receive & transcribe telephone orders from physicians, record them on the Physician's Order Form, and notify appropriate departments.

• Medication & Treatment: Prepare & administer medications as ordered by the physician. Administer professional services such as catheterization, tube feedings, suction, applying and changing dressings/bandages, packs, colostomy, and drainage bags, as required. Provide IV & IV site care as needed.

• Communication: Receive/give the nursing report upon reporting in and ending shift duty hours. Make rounds with physicians as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must demonstrate proficiency and possess the following:

• License: Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state where practicing.

• Experience (Preferred): MDS/Restorative experience is highly preferred.

• Certification (Preferred): RAC-CT (Resident Assessment Coordinator-Certified) certification is strongly preferred.

• Knowledge: Must be knowledgeable of nursing & medical practices & procedures, as well as laws, regulations, and guidelines that pertain to long-term care facilities.

• Clinical Skills: Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, and possess the ability to make independent clinical decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

• Certifications (Required): Current CPR Certification is required.

• Experience: Experience in Long Term Care is preferred.

Complete Care is an equal opportunity employer

Now Hiring: Restorative Nurse (RN)

Are you ready to truly make a meaningful and lasting difference in the lives of our residents every single day, while advancing your own career in a supportive and vibrant environment?