Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

Eastland Sub Acute & Rehabilitation in Montebello, CA is seeking an RNA to join our Therapy Department under Charge Nurse supervision. The RNA performs restorative nursing to help residents reach mobility goals, supports CNA staff, and maintains safe, dignified care.

Requirements include GED, CNA program, one year CNA SNF experience, RNA certificate, COVID-19 vaccination, and First Aid/CPR. The role emphasizes documentation, ROM exercises, and daily progress notes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or 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

Responsibilities

• Assists residents with ROM exercises and other strengthening to improve mobility.
• Documents activities of daily living per facility policy.
• Monitors placement of restorative devices/equipment.
• Assists with turning and positioning heavy residents.
• Provides daily and weekly documentation and progress summaries.
• Reports changes in resident condition or motivation levels.
• Gives pre/post-treatment pain assessment.
• Provides restorative nursing care per plan under supervision.
• Documents daily living activities and contributes to QA audits.
• Assists with bathing, dressing, eating, and walking as per plan.
• Coaches CNAs in positioning, ROM, ADL, and safety device use.
• Uses proper techniques and safety precautions.
• Encourages self-care and restorative measures.
• Maintains proper body alignment and positioning.
• Transports residents using wheelchairs or walkers and supports movement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

ROM exercises

Documentation

Nursing assistance

Safety procedures

Education

CNA program completed

RNA certificate

GED

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:

• 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 $22-$23

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

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