Restorative Nurse

Career Strategies; Mount Pulaski (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Meaningful impact on residents' lives

Job summary

Career Strategies is seeking a dedicated Restorative Nurse to enhance residents' quality of life through individualized care plans in a long-term care setting.

The role emphasizes mobility, independence, and collaborative care with the interdisciplinary team, providing hands-on support for transfers, ambulation, and daily living activities, while documenting progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current RN license to practice in Illinois.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized restorative care plans to promote mobility and independence.
• Collaborate with the care team to monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Provide hands-on guidance for transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Document interventions and resident responses accurately and timely.
• Educate residents and families on restorative nursing strategies.

Skills

RN license

Geriatric nursing

Assessment & monitoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) License

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Mobility assessment tools

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Restorative Nurse to join our healthcare team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for enhancing the quality of life for our residents through restorative nursing practices. As a Restorative Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in implementing and overseeing individualized care plans aimed at promoting independence, mobility, and overall wellness.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to assess residents' needs and develop comprehensive restorative nursing care plans.
• Implement restorative nursing interventions to promote and maintain residents' physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
• Provide hands‑on assistance, guidance, and education to nursing staff on proper techniques for transferring, ambulation, and activities of daily living.
• Monitor residents' progress regularly and adjust care plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Document all interventions, progress, and changes in residents' condition accurately and timely.
• Conduct regular assessments of mobility, range of motion, and functional abilities, and communicate findings to the healthcare team.
• Coordinate with rehabilitation therapists to integrate restorative nursing activities with therapy goals.
• Educate residents and family members on restorative nursing programs and strategies for maintaining independence.
• Maintain a safe and supportive environment conducive to restorative care practices.
• Stay updated on current trends, research, and best practices in restorative nursing and incorporate them into clinical practice.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of practice.
• Previous experience in long-term care or geriatric nursing preferred.
• Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Compassionate and patient-centered approach to care.
• Knowledge of restorative nursing principles and techniques.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Supportive work environment
• Meaningful impact on residents' lives

Equal Opportunity Employer