What are the responsibilities and job description for the Restorative Nurse (LPN or RN) position at Regency Pacific Management?
A Restorative Nurse job description involves implementing individualized care plans to help patients regain/maintain function, focusing on mobility (ROM, ambulation), self-care (dressing, eating, toileting), and preventing decline through specific exercises, therapy-directed activities, training staff, and detailed documentation, often under an RN/LPN supervisor. Key duties include documenting progress, monitoring assistive devices, coordinating care, and training CNAs to foster independence and improve quality of life in long-term care settings.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Care Implementation: Carry out prescribed restorative/rehabilitative care plans from PT/OT/Nurses.
- Mobility Training: Assist with active/passive range of motion (ROM), strengthening exercises, functional ambulation, and proper turning/positioning.
- Self-Care Training: Help residents with dressing, grooming, eating, swallowing, and using assistive devices.
- Bowel/Bladder Programs: Manage continence programs and bladder retraining.
- Documentation: Chart progress, responses, and report changes to the nursing team and therapists.
- Staff Training: Educate CNAs on restorative techniques and care plan implementation.
- Coordination: Work with therapists, nurses, and other departments (e.g., Recreation) to integrate care.
- Monitoring: Oversee the use of splints, orthotics, and other devices.
- Current RN or LPN license (for supervisory roles).
- Specialized training in restorative care (often includes CNA certification with specialty).
- Strong communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work with diverse populations and promote resident rights.
- Understanding of rehabilitation principles, fall prevention, and cognitive/physical needs.
- Increase resident independence and self-esteem.
- Prevent secondary complications (e.g., contractures, pressure sores).
- Minimize social isolation and depression.
- Help residents maintain or regain functional abilities within their limitations.
- Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
- Prescription Drug Coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Discounts (movies, restaurants, gifts, & more)
- 401-K