Restorative Nurse

RYZE West; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Accident Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

On-Demand Pay Option

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Job summary

RYZE West is seeking a Restorative Nurse in Chicago, IL. This full-time role supports residents by maximizing independence and managing restorative care plans.

You will work with administration, nursing, therapy, and other departments to implement programs and ensure high-quality care while maintaining accurate documentation. Qualifications include an IL RN or LPN license and at least 1 year in restorative care, with training in rehabilitative practices.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN or LPN license issued by Illinois Board of Nursing.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in restorative care.
• Training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
• Experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs restorative care services and programs in accordance with regulations governing nursing facilities.
• Collaborates with administration, medical/nursing staff, therapy, and related departments for planning.
• Maintains restorative care standards.
• Assists QA committee in action plans for deficiencies.
• Directs restorative care services and performs necessary administrative duties.
• Interprets policies to staff, residents, families as needed.
• Assists HR in recruitment of restorative care personnel.
• Provides direct nursing care as needed.
• Ensures restorative care notes are informative and reflect care and resident response.
• Develops and participates in in-service education and orientation for staff.

Education

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse license (Illinois Board of Nursing)

Job description

Restorative Nurse

At RYZE West, we're dedicated to providing high-quality restorative care to our residents. As a Restorative Nurse, you will play a vital role in maximizing the resident's existing abilities, emphasizing independence, and minimizing the negative effects of disability. This full-time opportunity in Chicago, Illinois.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs restorative care services and programs in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.

• Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, therapy department, and other related departments in planning restorative care.

• Develops and maintains restorative care standards.

• Assists the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

• Assumes the authority, responsibility, and accountability of directing restorative care services.

• Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, and other tasks as necessary.

• Interprets restorative care policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, and others as necessary.

• Assists the Administrator and/or HR Director in the recruitment and selection of competent restorative care personnel.

• Provides direct nursing care as necessary and as department needs may dictate.

• Ensures that all restorative care notes are informative and descriptive of the treatment provided and of the resident's response to the care.

• Develops and participates in programs designed for in-service education, on-the-job training, and orientation classes for newly assigned personnel.

• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing

• Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of experience in restorative care

• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices

• Previous experience in long-term care is preferred

• Compassionate and empathetic personality

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance

• Critical Illness Insurance

• Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Accident Insurance

• Hospital Indemnity Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• On-Demand Pay Option

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Tuition Reimbursement Program