Restorative Nurse

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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 in Chicago, IL is seeking a dedicated Restorative Nurse for a full-time position. The role focuses on maximizing residents’ abilities, promoting independence, and reducing disability impact.

You will collaborate with administration, medical and therapy teams to plan and implement restorative care programs and supervise staff. The ideal candidate holds an IL-licensed RN or LPN, has at least 1 year in restorative care, and has training in rehabilitative therapy.

Qualifications

• Must be RN or LPN licensed by Illinois Board of Nursing.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in restorative care.
• Training in rehabilitative/restorative therapy practices.
• Previous long-term care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop and direct restorative care services in accordance with regulations and guidelines for nursing care facilities.
• Meet with administration, medical and nursing staff to plan restorative care.
• Develop and maintain restorative care standards.
• Assist QA committee in correcting identified deficiencies.
• Direct restorative care services and supervise staff as needed.
• Perform administrative tasks including forms, reports, and charting.
• Assist HR in recruitment of restorative care personnel.
• Provide direct nursing care as needed per department needs.
• Ensure restorative care notes accurately reflect treatment and resident response.
• Contribute to in-service education and orientation programs for new staff.

Skills

Compassionate personality

Rehabilitative therapy training

Education

RN or LPN licensed by IL Board

Job description

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. If you're passionate about caring for others and making a difference in their lives, we encourage you to apply for 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.
• 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