Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA)

Eastland Sub Acute & Rehabilitation; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastland Sub Acute & Rehabilitation is seeking an RNA to perform restorative nursing in collaboration with the Therapy Department under the supervision of the Charge Nurse. The role emphasizes maximizing residents’ mobility, safety, and well-being through ROM, ADL support, and daily documentation.

Responsibilities include coaching CNAs, ensuring proper use of devices, and maintaining detailed restorative notes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus CNA program completion.
• One year CNA experience in SNF and an RNA certificate.
• Fully vaccinated for COVID-19 including boosters; current First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ROM exercises and mobility activities per physician orders to maintain mobility and independence.
• Document ADLs and progress in resident records and restorative notes.
• Monitor restorative devices and positioning; assist with turning heavy residents.
• Provide daily restorative care, dressing, feeding, hygiene and safe transfer assistance.
• Support CNAs in positioning, ROM, ADL tasks, and safety device use; assist in QA audits.
• Follow restorative treatment plans and document progress; encourage self-care and proper body alignment.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CNA program

RNA certificate

Job description

We are looking to hire an RNA to join our team! The RNA in collaboration with the Therapy Department and under the supervision of the Charge Nurse performs restorative nursing approaches on residents to assist the resident in reaching their maximum potential mobility. The RNA assists in providing a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment for residents by performing the duties as described below.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and the completion of a CNA program.
• One year of experience as a CNA in a SNF facility and a current RNA certificate
• Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots
• Current First Aid and CPR Card

Primary Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) Responsibilities

Nursing:

• Assists residents with range of motion exercises (passive/active), other general strengthening exercises, and ambulation/transfer exercises per physician’s orders to improve or maintain mobility and independence in the resident
• Documents activities of daily living for assigned residents per facility policy and procedure
• Monitors placement of restorative devices/equipment to ensure proper utilization
• Assists with turning and positioning heavy care residents
• Provides daily and weekly documentation for each resident in the restorative program, including weekly progress summaries for each resident
• Reports and charts significant changes in resident’s condition or motivational level
• Asks/monitors resident for pain prior to and after providing treatments
• Provides residents with routine restorative nursing care and services in accordance with the resident’s assessment, care plan and as directed by supervisors
• Participates in and documents results of residents’ activities of daily living programs such as dressing, feeding and personal hygiene; maintain restorative therapy notes in residents’ record
• Following the restorative treatment plan devised by a nurse, the RNA helps the resident perform basic day-to-day activities such as bathing, dressing up, eating and walking
• Coaches and assists CNAs in positioning, ROM ambulation, ADL, cones/splints/contracture care, ADL specifics, safety device application, appropriate padding and wheelchair cushions, and safety device release, documenting progress of residents assisting in development of QI tools suitable for CNAs to utilize in performing QI audits of Restorative CNA care, and other duties as assigned
• Uses proper technique, procedures and safety precautions to meet individual needs of residents
• Encourages restorative measures and self-care skills
• Maintains good body alignment and proper positioning of all residents
• Assists resident’s transferring and ambulation using gate belt lift, buddy system, or appropriate equipment. Transports residents using wheelchair or walker. Provides residents with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
• Other duties may be assigned.

Restorative Feeding: $22-$23

• Performs and assists with restorative feeding program
• Encourage eye-hand coordination by assisting residents to participate in restorative feeding program
• Serves food and nourishment and collects food trays. Assists residents requiring help utilizing adaptive equipment in accordance with identified needs, and encourages independence in eating
• Completes daily resident meal log as assigned
• Pours coffee, tea, and juices while assisting residents with oral food intake, including opening containers and cutting food

PAY SCALE:

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.

This company is an Equal Opportunity / Affi…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, or national origin.