Restorative Nurse
Care Initiatives
Heritage Specialty Care is currently hiring for Restorative Nurse Position
$5,000 Sign on Bonus Full-Time
$2,500 Sign on Bonus Part-Time
FT RESTORATIVE NURSE NEEDED M-F
ALSO ADDITONAL OPENING FOR ADMISSONS NURSE
OPENING FOR FT ADMISSIONS RN POSITION (Admissions Position M-F, 2PM-10PM, Pay negotiable based on experience)
We provide compassionate transitional health care to Iowans at all walks of life and are committed to providing dignified and custom care for almost any need. As the largest single operator of quality Skilled Nursing and Intermediate Care in Iowa and as a non-profit organization we’re committed to excellence and being an industry leader in services, tools, and support provided. Our earnings are reinvested in our nursing homes and teams in the form of improvements, new facilities, high-quality staff, and new care programs.
Care Initiatives is proud to have reinvested millions of dollars into the communities we are honored to serve!
We offer highly competitive compensation which varies based on previous experience and the shift selected. Several shift options are available and we look forward to discussing your schedule needs with you.
Successful candidates must have :
- Current registration and licensure in the state of Iowa as an RN
- Must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
- Current, valid CPR Certification
- Knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations and laws
- Have a strong commitment to helping others and consistently treat them with empathy, respect, patience and discretion.
We are proud to provide excellent benefits to our team members!
- Dayforce Wallet- On Demand Pay- access your pay as soon as it is earned!
- Four different great medical plan choices!
- HSA and FSA Programs
- Two different dental coverage plan options
- Vision
- Retirement 403(b) Savings plan with company match!
- Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Critical illness and Accident Coverage Plans
- Doctor on Demand, discounts on gym memberships, fitness equipment, ID Theft Protections, Be Well 24/7
- Discount Programs on Verizon Wireless and hotel, theme park tickets, electronics, appliances, apparel and more!
- LPN& RN Tuition Assistance Program
- LPN&RN Board Funding
- Continuing Education (CE)
- Online Training
- Advancement & Transfer Opportunities
- CNA Training Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Uniforms
- Veteran’s Day Pay for Veterans
- Years of Service Recognition Program
EOE / AAP Veterans & Disabled
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITIONUnder supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Restorative Nurse provides restorative/rehabilitative care and services to residents as identified as part of the care plan; operates within the guidelines of established policy and procedure consistent with accepted/legal standards of practice relevant to incumbent’s level of training and education.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Follow established performance standards and perform duties according to facility policies and procedures.
- Coordinate restorative nursing program throughout the facility.
- Coordinate completion of initial assessment(s) for new admissions to identify restorative potential. Identify need for referral to therapy and/or coordination of restorative nursing program.
- Work closely with the therapist(s) to establish restorative nursing goals and interventions for the resident’s care plan.
- Assign duties to and supervise follow through of Restorative Aides/CNA’s.
- Complete monthly summaries on residents in the restorative program.
- Assist with development of policies, procedures and budget for restorative nursing program.
- Assist with discharge planning and care conferences as appropriate.
- Perform restorative/rehabilitative care and services (ambulation, range of motion, self-feeding and other activities of daily living), with residents as indicated in individual care plans.
- Identify safety hazards and emergency situations and initiate corrective action.
- Participate in interdisciplinary and other facility meetings as assigned.
- Participate in the development of an individualized plan of care for assigned residents.
- Current registration and licensure in the state of Iowa as an LPN or RN. Must be in good standing with the Board of Nursing.
- Current, valid CPR Certification.
- Knowledge of long-term care, OBRA and rehabilitation care is preferred.
- Working knowledge in geriatric restorative care is preferred.
- Functional Literacy in written and spoken English.
- Ability to coordinate Nursing Restorative Program and provide guidance and training to other nurses, Restorative Aides, CNA’s regarding restorative procedures.
- Proficient interpersonal relationships and communication skills.
- Ability to function in a team environment.
- Ability to facilitate interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to communicate in writing and record resident responses to treatment preferred.
- Complete assignments timely, completely and accurately
Authority is delegated to the individual in this position to:
- Provide restorative nursing care to residents following policies and procedures.
- Report residents’ needs and concerns to the Director of Nursing.
p. EOE / AAP Veterans and Disabled