Restorative Nurse Director

ALIYA Healthcare Consulting; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

RYZE West is seeking an experienced Restorative Director to lead and oversee the facility's restorative nursing program, guiding interdisciplinary teams to promote residents' independence and well-being. You will develop and implement restorative plans, provide staff education, ensure compliant documentation, and monitor outcomes to continually improve care quality and resident quality of life.

This leadership role requires strong clinical judgment, regulatory knowledge, and a compassionate,

Qualifications

• Active RN or LPN license required.
• Experience in restorative nursing or rehabilitation in a skilled nursing facility.
• Leadership or supervisory experience in restorative programs preferred.
• Strong knowledge of restorative nursing programs, MDS processes, care planning, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to educate and motivate staff while working with an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach with a commitment to promoting resident independence and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the facility's restorative nursing program in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Assess residents for restorative needs and ensure appropriate programs are initiated, maintained, and updated.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Therapy, MDS, and other interdisciplinary team members to support individualized resident care plans.
• Supervise, train, and educate restorative aides and nursing staff on restorative techniques, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor resident progress and make recommendations or adjustments to restorative programs as needed.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of restorative services and resident progress.
• Support MDS assessments and care planning related to restorative nursing programs.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor restorative equipment and ensure it is properly maintained, utilized, and stored.
• Promote resident independence, mobility, function, and quality of life through effective restorative programming.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate concerns or recommendations to nursing leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Restorative Director

RYZE West is seeking an experienced and dedicated Restorative Director to lead and oversee our restorative nursing program. This role is responsible for promoting residents' highest level of physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being through individualized restorative programs, staff education, and consistent program oversight.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and oversee the facility's restorative nursing program in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Assess residents for restorative needs and ensure appropriate programs are initiated, maintained, and updated.
• Collaborate with Nursing, Therapy, MDS, and other interdisciplinary team members to support individualized resident care plans.
• Supervise, train, and educate restorative aides and nursing staff on restorative techniques, procedures, and best practices.
• Monitor resident progress and make recommendations or adjustments to restorative programs as needed.
• Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant documentation of restorative services and resident progress.
• Support MDS assessments and care planning related to restorative nursing programs.
• Conduct routine audits to ensure compliance with facility policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor restorative equipment and ensure it is properly maintained, utilized, and stored.
• Promote resident independence, mobility, function, and quality of life through effective restorative programming.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and communicate concerns or recommendations to nursing leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active RN or LPN license required.
• Previous restorative nursing or rehabilitation experience in a skilled nursing facility required.
• Prior leadership, supervisory, or restorative program management experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of restorative nursing programs, MDS processes, care planning, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Ability to educate and motivate staff while working effectively with an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Compassionate, resident-focused approach with a commitment to promoting resident independence and quality of life.

Join Our Team

At RYZE West, we are committed to providing exceptional, resident-centered care that promotes independence, dignity, and quality of life. As our Restorative Director, you will play a vital role in helping residents achieve and maintain their highest level of function while supporting a strong culture of clinical excellence.