Restorative Technician - GWVNH

Under the supervision of the Nursing Manager, Assistant Director of Nursing, and the Director of Nursing, delivers restorative nursing care (as outlined by the Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, and Speech Therapist) to assigned residents on the nursing units. The Restorative Tech is responsible for providing nursing restorative care to ensure residents maintain the highest possible physical wellbeing. A Restorative's attitude maximizes the resident's current abilities, minimizes the negative effects of the resident's disability and promotes some independence.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• ASSISTS RESIDENTS WITH TREATMENT: Assists residents in ambulating on unit with or without the use of assisted devices (walkers, canes, crutches, etc.). Practice good body mechanics while delivering nursing care to prevent injuries to self and others.
• PERFORMS RESTORATIVE NURSING DUTIES: Performs Active Range of Motion (AROM) and Passive Range of Motion (PROM) in a safe manner to all residents as assigned according to plan of care. Perform individual and group exercise. Motivates residents to promote increased activity levels and maintain independence.
• COMPLEMENT TRAINING WITH ADLS: Complement training in other activities of daily living, such as transferring from the wheelchair to the bed, toilet, vehicle, shower chair, or recliner. Instructing residents on the operation of wheelchair and some ADL's.
• ASSIST WITH FALL REDUCTION MEASURES: Assist with positioning needs and fall reduction measures. Participates as a member of the Resident Care Team, Fall Risk Committee, and Fall Scene Investigation Team. Completes documentation in Point Click Care (PCC)
• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND OBSERVATION/ASSESSMENT SKILLS: Ability to communicate verbally and in writing and document residents' response to treatment. Observe reaction/response of residents during treatment and report any unusual reactions/response to Nurse Managers or Therapist. Cooperate with Licenses PT, PTA, OT, and OTA when providing restorative nursing care residents when appropriate.
• PROFESSIONALISM AND CUSTOMER SERVICE: Maintains professionalism with residents, visitors, and employees. Always Promotes customer service.
• CLEAN AND DISINFECT EQUIPMENT: Clean/disinfect any equipment used to include cushion covers, assistive devices, wheelchairs, etc. Adjusts and makes minor repairs to equipment.
• REVIEWS ASSESSMENTS AND ATTENDS MEETINGS: Reads nursing and therapy assessment on each new resident admitted to restorative program and reassess after resident experiences a significant change. Attend restorative meetings and schedule fall risk meetings.
• OTHER DUTIES: Perform all other job-related duties as assigned. Assist with in-services and training as needed. Performs all duties and functions as listed in the Certified Nursing Assistant job description. Performs other related duties and assignments assigned by supervisor.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization with one year of experience in long-term care. Other Required Qualifications: Active Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Georgia and American Heart Association BLS with CPR certification. Required Experience: Experience in physical therapy, occupational therapy, and activity treatment, handling residents and equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in the care of geriatric residents, preferably long-term care. Experience in physical therapy or occupational therapy desired. Previous experience in Restorative Nursing.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE: Basic anatomy and nursing skills. Knowledgeable principles, methods and equipment used in PT, OT, Speech, and Functional Maintenance programs.

SKILLS: Interpersonal skills and the ability to provide excellent customer service.

ABILITIES: Ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. Will require memory of detail that will be beneficial when applying splints and assessing types of range of motion.

Certifications/License

Active Certification as a Nursing Assistant in the state of Georgia and American Heart Association BLS with CPR certification.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F. Pay Band: B5. Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position. Recruitment Period: Until Filled. Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays. Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. In conjunction with an offer of employment, selected candidate(s) will be required to successfully complete Augusta University's Criminal Background Check process. In addition, candidates selected for any position within Georgia War Veteran's Nursing Home (GWVNH) will be required to successfully complete the Georgia Long-term Care (GCHEXS) Background Check process. For specific positions, selected candidate(s) may also be required to successfully complete supplementary pre-employment onboarding requirements such as: a physical, drug screening and/or credit check. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.