Restorative CNA PRN

2626 Walker Rd.

Chattanooga, TN 37421

423-490-1599

Job Summary:

Provides restorative nursing programs within the scope of CNA practice. Provides therapy delegated programs that are taught and supervised by therapy and beyond the scope and practice of a CNA. The position is a nursing function and reports directly to the restorative nurse or a position in the nursing department. The position works closely with therapy. Works collaboratively with the CNAs and nurses to see that residents receive their programs as planned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Licensed Certified Nursing Assistant
• Minimum of two year of clinical, bedside CNA experience an evidence of positive evaluations
• Knowledge and skills in basic restorative nursing principles and practices
• Evidence of ability to work as a member of the team
• Reliable, good judgment and takes initiative
• Able to follow verbal and written instructions, able to write in English
• Physical ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and have manual dexterity
• Understands and embraces the facility restorative philosophy
• Communication, organizational, and documentation skills
• Demonstrates accountability and responsibility

Job Duties:

• Provides restorative programs:

• ROM; Ambulation

• Bed mobility, positioning and transfer techniques

• Application of splints, braces, cones, prosthetic devices and care of limbs where applied

• Assistive feeding devices and Restorative Dining techniques (cueing and swallowing)

• Activity of dialing living (bathing, dressing, grooming, personal hygiene)

• Incontinent management

• Transfer

• Communication

• Participates in restorative dining program, directs regular CNAs about resident restorative dining programs.

• Serves as a resource and role model for CNAs

• Documents program completion everyday and narrative progress notes as required by facility policy

• Attends restorative meeting and care plan conferences

• Reports unusual problems regarding resident car to nursing staff immediately: pain, refusals, falls, etc

• Reports malfunctioning or improperly fitting equipment and equipment needs to therapy and restorative nurse.

• Places preventative/pressure relief mattresses and wheelchair cushions as directed by Restorative Nurse.

• Offers suggestions and provides input into development of interdisciplinary plan of care.

• Assists with general orientation and on-going restorative nursing in-services.

• Participates in the facility Quality Improvement Program as directed by the Restorative Nurse, and reports areas needing improvement.

• Keeps skills current and enhances present skills by attendance to in-services and seminars.

• Participates in transfer of residents from Level II to Level III.

• Assists with Phase II classes, as directed.

• Performs therapy delegated tasks under the direction and supervision of Therapy.

• Assuring Resident Safety