Restorative Nurse

Arcadia Care; Morris (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision benefits

Company-paid life Insurance

Paid vacations

Paid sick time

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Birthday celebrations

Annual staff celebrations

Employee assistance program

Retail discounts

Telehealth visits 24/7

Job summary

Arcadia Care in Morris, IL seeks a Restorative Nurse to oversee and deliver specialized care that maintains residents' physical independence after illness or surgery. The role emphasizes daily maintenance and structured practice to prevent functional decline.

You will develop Restorative Care Plans, support ambulation and ROM, collaborate with therapists and nursing staff, and document progress for the DON and physicians. LTC experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current, unencumbered RN, LPN, or LVN license for Illinois.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Capable of independent decision-making when warranted.
• Experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation nursing preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, patient education, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and update Restorative Care Plans (RCP) based on resident assessments and physician orders.
• Supervise or assist ambulation, ROM exercises, balance training, and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs).
• Collaborate with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, nursing staff, dietitians, and physicians to coordinate recovery and maintenance goals.
• Monitor resident milestones, chart treatment activities, document functional changes, and report changes to DON or physician.
• Participate in care planning conferences, QAPI meetings, and Medicare/MDS coordination when required.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Critical thinking

Patient education

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Illinois RN/LPN/LVN license

Job description

Restorative Nurse

Job Summary:

The primary purpose of the RestorativeNurse is to oversee and deliver specialized care that helps residents maintain, regain, or maximize their physical independence and functional abilities after an illness, injury, or surgery. Unlike short-term intensive therapy, restorative nursing focuses on consistent, daily maintenance and structured practice to prevent functional decline

Essential Duties:

• Care Plan Development: Design, implement, and update individualized Restorative Care Plans (RCP) based on resident assessments and physician orders
• Rehabilitation & Mobility Support: Supervise or assist residents with walking (ambulation training), range-of-motion (ROM) exercises, balance training, and Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with physical, occupational, and speech therapists, nursing staff, dietitians, and physicians to coordinate recovery and maintenance goals
• Progress Tracking & Documentation: Monitor resident milestones, chart treatment activities, document functional changes, and report significant shifts in condition to the Director of Nursing (DON) or physician
• Quality & Compliance: Participate in care planning conferences, QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) meetings, and Medicare/MDS coordination when required

Benefits Offered:

• Extremely low-cost Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, and more
• $25,000 Company Paid Life Insurance – at no cost to you
• Paid Vacations - rolls over each year
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Birthday, Anniversary Celebrations
• Full-time, Part-time, PRN available
• Free Employee Assistance Programs - professional support & guidance on family, money, health, legal services and more
• Huge Discounts at all major retailers (Walmart, Costco, etc.) at no cost to you
• Virtual Visits with Doctors 24/7, without setting up additional accounts or appointments

Job Requirements:

• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a RN, LPN, or LVN in this state.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Experience: Previous experience in long-term care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation nursing preferred
• Skills: Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, patient education, and communication abilities