RESTORATIVE NURSES AIDE

Major Duties and Responsibilities

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, and directs restorative nursing services for residents who require those services in the facility.

Assesses residents and makes determinations related to the level of restorative nursing services the residents need.  Makes assignments as indicated.

Develops and documents a plan of care that includes measurable objectives and interventions for residents who require restorative nursing services. 

Provides oversight of each resident’s restorative nursing program and documents regular (i.e. weekly/monthly) evaluations.  Assures daily documentation is recorded by restorative aides.  Updates plan of care as indicated.

Performs restorative nursing services in accordance with care plans and facility policies and procedures.  These services may include activities related to range of motion, splint/brace assistance, bed mobility, transfers/walking, dressing/grooming, eating/swallowing, amputation/ prosthesis care, and communication.

Maintains current lists of residents on restorative caseload and residents who require splints, restorative dining, or focused weight monitoring.

Supervises dining room services at assigned mealtimes, including set-up and clean-up, meal tray delivery, feeding assistance, and documentation of meal intake.

Oversees the weighing of residents according to facility policy, and records weight in designated locations.  Reports weight changes to nurse manager and physician.

Tracks the condition of splints/braces of residents who require them.  Reports lost or broken splints/braces to nurse manager, therapist, and/or physician as indicated.

Reports changes in a resident’s condition to the resident’s nurse manager and physician.