RNA - Restorative Nurse Assistant

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley; Sun Valley (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley is seeking a Restorative Nursing Assistant to help residents participate in tasks that restore, improve or maintain functions, under the guidance of licensed therapists.

Responsibilities include carrying out restorative programs designed by therapists, documenting observations, and providing ROM exercises and proper positioning. The candidate must have six months’ experience, RNA certification, BLS, and strong communication and English skills.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience as a Restorative Nursing Assistant or in a SNF/long-term care setting.
• RNA Certification and BLS are required.
• Excellent communication and organization skills are required.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in SNF/long-term care

English proficiency

Excellent communication

Organization skills

Education

RNA Certification

BLS certification

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