Assistant, Restorative Nursing, Lead

Responsibilities

Clinical

• Performs restorative services according to physician's orders and/or nursing assessments as reflected in the resident's plane of care.

• Assists residents to achieve and maintain a optimal level of self-care and independence.

• Uses equipment correctly and safely in performing restorative care.

• Follows infection control technique in performing restorative care.

• Observes and reports signs and symptoms of change in condition and resident response to treatment.

• Participates in shift report according to company and hospital requirements.

• Performs routine restoration and preventative nursing procedures, i.e., ROM, transfers, passive/active exercises, feeding program, weights).

• Participates in formulation, implementation and revision of the resident plan of care.

• Instructs and encourages, as needed, residents and families in goals and procedures or restorative services.

• Applies and uses adaptive equipment and supplies, i.e., splints, pillows, walkers) safely and according to policy and procedure.

• Makes routine rounds throughout the unit to observe the appropriate use of restorative equipment and supplies.

• Follows all infection control guidelines during the performance of restorative care (i.e., hand-washing, universal precautions, linen handling).

• Makes frequent observations for indication of resident's condition during performance of restorative care.

Administrative

• Maintains all documentation as required by Federal, State and company regulations.

• Exchanges all information necessary for quality resident care.

• Organizes resident care activities to complete resident care based on priority of resident needs.

• Documents in resident health care record according to policy and procedure.

• Reports promptly any changes in resident's condition or other concerns to the Charge Nurse.

• Reports inappropriate use of restorative equipment and supplies to the Director/Head Nurse.

• Obtains specific instructions for ongoing restorative care during and at the conclusion of specialized therapy services.

• Organizes workload to complete treatments ordered. Reports all workload conflicts to Director/Head Nurse.

• Notifies Director/Head Nurse of supply and equipment needs.

Professional Responsibilities

• Employee has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on an as-needed basis or as determined by management.

• Follows established hospital and department policies.

• No more than 2 written substantiated complaints representing a breach of policy, procedure or professional behavior since last evaluation.

• Demonstrates the philosophy of team concept.

• Participates in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity.

• Communicates well with supervisor, reporting problems with equipment, supplies or procedures. Requests assistance as appropriate.

• Maintains confidentiality as related to job responsibilities.

• Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise.

• Consistently projects positive professional image through appearance and behavior.

• Attends 75% of staff meetings or reads and initials minutes.

• Completes assigned work within shift.

Guest/Interdepartmental Relations

• As observed by representatives of management, all interactions are conducted in a professional manner.

• Verbal and written feedback resident's family members/significant others, medical staff, visitors and co=workers indicates behavior conducive to positive guest relations.

• Consistently exhibits appropriate phone protocol (e.g.,, answers phones promptly, is courteous and helpful).

• Consistently contributes to the team effort (e.f., assists co=workers when need is observed or upon request, offers constructive suggestions rather than complaints).

• Consistently displays cheerful and positive attitude.

Professional Growth and Development

• Completes annual updates within established time frames.

• Completes general and departmental orientation within established time frames.

• Attends 75% of in-services.

• Maintains certification as appropriate.

• Manages workload to avoid overtime.

• Consistently arrives on time.

• Does not exceed sick time as established by hospital policy.

• Maintains professional attire, including visible ID.

• Complies with all safety and infection control standards.

Performance Improvement

• Consistently strives to understand, anticipate and meet the needs, expectations and satisfaction levels of residents and other "customers."

• Errors, inefficiencies and inaccuracies are brought to management's attention, with suggestions for improvement.

• Demonstrates knowledge of each step of the PI process and participates in the formation and implementation of the PI plan.

• Identifies and implements methods of controlling costs or generating revenue, while providing maximum value to both the resident/customer and the hospital.

• Maximizes efficiency in all departmental operations.

• Measures progress against quality goals.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• High School Graduate Minimum Experience

• 1 year prior acute care experience; 1 year long-term care experience as CNA and 6 months Medical/Surgical experience preferred. Required Certification/Registration

• Current CNA certificate; RNA training/certificate; BLS; proficiency in both written and oral English.