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PA Peterson at the Citadel

Restorative Nurse

PA Peterson at the Citadel, Rockford, Illinois, United States, 61107


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Citadel Healthcare is seeking a

Restorative Nurse

.

The primary purpose of

the Restorative Nurse is to perform restorative nursing procedures that maximize the resident’s existing abilities, emphasize independence instead of dependence and minimize the negative effects of disability within the attitude of realistic optimism.

Restorative Nurse

Essential

Job

Functions:

Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs restorative care services, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.

Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, therapy department, as well as other related departments in planning restorative care.

Develops and maintains restorative care standards.

Assists the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies.

Assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing restorative care services.

Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc., as necessary.

Interprets restorative care policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc., as necessary.

Assists the Administrator and/or HR Director in the recruitment and selection of competent restorative care personnel.

Provides direct nursing care as necessary and as department needs may dictate.

Ensures that all restorative care notes are informative and descriptive of the treatment provided and of the resident’s response to the care.

Develops and participates in programs designed for in-service education, on the job training and orientation classes for newly assigned personnel.

Education and Experience

Requirements:

Registered Nurse credentialed from the Illinois Board of Nursing

Must have, as a minimum, one (1) year of experience in restorative care

Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices

Previous experience in long-term care is preferred

Compassionate and empathetic personality

Benefits

Offered

:

Professional Work Environment

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Opportunity for Growth and Advancement

Innovative Training Programs

Job Type:

Full-time

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care.

At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this

empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal

health outcome – our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application!

We don’t just offer care for you – we care about you.