RNA - Restorative Nurse Assistant

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 57,308,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley in Los Angeles, CA seeks a Restorative Nursing Assistant to assist residents in restorative activities designed by therapists. The role supports continuity of care, requires six months of RN A/long-term care experience, and mandates RNA certification with BLS.

Strong communication and organization are essential for accurate documentation. Responsibilities include implementing restorative protocols, observing resident condition, and contributing to care planning

Qualifications

• Six (6) months of experience in restorative care in SNF/long-term care settings.
• Valid RNA Certification and BLS required.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out restorative programs designed by therapists.
• Communicate observations and document care timely and accurately.
• Provide active and passive range of motion exercises and proper bed positioning.
• Contribute input to the resident's care plan.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

English proficiency

Job description

As a member of the resident care team, the primary role of the RESTORATIVE NURSING ASSISTANT is to assist residents to participate in tasks that restore, improve or maintain functions to the highest degree practical in accordance with the resident’s assessment, care plan as directed by a licensed therapist.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Carrying out individual restorative programs designed by the Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Recreational Therapist or Speech Pathologist.
• Communicating observations of residents’ condition, preventing residents’ neglect, abuse and violations of rights and privacy and promoting continuity of care through accurate and timely documentation and reporting.
• Providing active and passive range of motion exercises and providing proper body positioning in bed.
• Providing input to the residents’ plan of care.

The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Six (6) months prior experience as a Restorative Nursing Assistant or subacute, SNF or long-term care SNF environment
• Valid RNA Certification and BLS required
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and organization skills required
• Ability to speak, read and write English