Restorative Care Program Coordinator - $15,000 Sign-on Bonus$15,000 Sign-on Bonus
ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
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JOB SUMMARY
The Restorative Care Program Coordinator is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing restorative care programs for residents in a nursing home setting. This role involves working closely with nursing staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to ensure that residents receive high-quality restorative care aimed at improving or maintaining their physical function and overall well-being.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Key Responsibilities:
Program Development and Implementation:
- Design and implement restorative care programs tailored to the individual needs of residents.
- Develop and update restorative care plans based on residents' assessments and progress.
- Coordinate with nursing staff and rehabilitation therapists to ensure effective execution of restorative care plans.
Resident Care:
- Conduct initial and ongoing assessments of residents' restorative care needs.
- Monitor and document residents' progress in restorative care programs.
- Provide direct restorative care services as needed.
- Works at least one shift weekly as the primary nurse on a rotational basis in each cottage.
Staff Training and Support:
- Train nursing staff on restorative care techniques and program implementation.
- Serve as a resource for nursing staff, providing guidance and support on restorative care issues.
- Ensure that staff follow established restorative care protocols and procedures.
- Provides leadership and mentorship to each cottage’s care teams.
Quality Assurance and Compliance:
- Monitor the quality and effectiveness of restorative care programs.
- Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations related to restorative care.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of restorative care activities and resident outcomes.
Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure cohesive and comprehensive care for residents.
- Communicate regularly with residents' families regarding their loved ones' progress and needs.
- Participate in care conferences and other meetings as required.
- Regularly visits each Green House Cottage to monitor clinical cares and individual status of the Elders.
- Attends self-managed work team meetings as necessary to communicate nursing issues/concerns. Provides input for team discussion and seeks feedback from the team.
- Work is performed in a nursing home setting with frequent interaction with residents, families, and staff.
Other Duties:
- Attends self-managed work team meetings as necessary to communicate nursing issues/concerns. Provides input for team discussion and seeks feedback from the team.
- Upholds the Green House Project values of real home, meaningful lives and empowered staff while simultaneously ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Works cooperatively and communicates effectively with the administrative team and family members to ensure ongoing patient-centered care.
- Leads and assists in development of the care teams and assumes leadership presence in the absence of and as delegated by the DON. This includes coordination of the care team schedule and on-call duties on a regular rotation.
- Will work at minimum one shift per work performing direct care up to the scope of the nurse. Shifts will rotate throughout the campus to assist in familiarity with all elder’s needs and level of care.
- Provides leadership and mentorship to each cottage’s care teams.
- Lead and participates as assigned in required programs, including, but not limited to, QAPI, Safety, Infection Prevention, Significant Change, Retention, Business Development, daily nurse’s meeting, administration meeting, etc.
- Makes recommendations as to the purchase of medical equipment.
- Assists in preparation of the federally mandated Facility Assessment.
- Stays abreast of changes in regulations and nursing practices, and changes to long-term care environment.
- Regularly visits each Green House Cottage to monitor clinical cares and individual status of the Elders.
- Works with the DON and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to identify areas of Quality improvement.
- Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department / organization.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
Education / Experience / License and Certifications
- Certificate of Licensed Practical Nurse or Associates degree in Nursing, required
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) Wyoming license, required.
- Previous experience in management or leadership roles, preferred.
- Advanced training or certification in restorative care or rehabilitation, preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting, preferably in a nursing home or rehabilitation facility, required.
- Experience in restorative care or a related field, preferred.
- BLS, required.
- Central Registry, required.
Additional Skills
- Strong knowledge of restorative care principles and practices.
- Excellent assessment and care planning skills.
- Ability to train and support nursing staff.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Proficiency in electronic health records (EHR) systems and other relevant software.
- Ability to lift, move, and transport residents as needed.
- Ability to stand, walk, and move around the facility for extended periods.
- Ability to perform tasks that may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or other potentially infectious materials.
Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.
Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.
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