Restorative & Functional Maintenance Nursing Assistant (RFM-NA)

Job Description: Restorative & Functional Maintenance Nursing Assistant (RFM-NA)

Apply On-Line at: www.broadriverrehab.com

Location: SNF in MEDINA, TN / TENNESSEE

Position: RESTORATIVE & FUNCTIONAL MAINTENANCE NURSING ASSISTANT (RFM-NA) - FULL-TIME

Shift: DAY SHIFT - FULL-TIME - MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY

Contact: recruitment@broadriverrehab.com

The Restorative & Functional Maintenance Nursing Assistant provides each assigned patient with restorative nursing care and functional maintenance program services in accordance with the assessment and care plan. May also be required to act in the capacity of Rehab Tech to facilitate the provision of appropriate levels of rehabilitative therapies.

Duties and Responsibilities

The following is a general list of key job duties and responsibilities:

1. Record all restorative and/or functional maintenance program documentation entries on flow sheets, notes, charts, etc., in an informative and descriptive manner.
2. Complete daily, weekly, and monthly documentation in accordance with restorative program and/or functional maintenance program guidelines with oversight by Clinical Supervisor (Rehab Director / Facility Restorative Nurse).
3. Work closely with therapists / Facility Restorative Nurse to establish restorative nursing goals and interventions for the patient’s care plan.
4. Follow established safety precautions in the performance of all duties.
5. Under the direction of the Rehab Director / Facility Restorative Nurse, optimize abilities and skills of patients in facilities.
6. Transport and move patients as directed.
7. Assist licensed personnel in patient care.
8. Assist with maintaining cleanliness of therapy equipment and area.
9. Maintain awareness of change in patient population, programs, and patient conditions and inform licensed personnel.
10. Establish and maintain strong relationships with professional staff and good public relations with patients and families.
11. Maintain confidentiality of company, patient, and client information.
12. Adhere to the appropriate dress code for assigned facility and work environment.
13. Adhere to the requirements of the patient’s Bill of Rights.

Administrative Skills

1. Complete appropriate forms and records, as directed, make copies, and obtain necessary signatures.
2. Ensure that written and oral communications are directed to appropriate personnel.
3. Follow established protected health information (HIPAA) policies to prevent privacy or security breaches. If a breach is identified, report to Broad River Rehab Management.

Behavioral Characteristics

1. High personal, professional, and work ethic.
2. Dependable and responsible.
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Sensitive and caring.
5. Friendly and open.
6. Flexible.
7. High motivation and professionalism.
8. High-energy level, self-starter.
9. Positive team spirit.
10. Commitment.
11. Willing and able to take direction.
12. Strong communication skills.
13. Accurate, concise, and organized presentation (written and oral).
14. Active listening skills.
15. Persuasive.

Primary Physical Requirements

1. Lift up to 50 lbs: Constantly
2. Lift over 50 lbs: Frequently
3. Carry up to 10 lbs: Constantly
4. Carry 11 to 50 lbs: Occasionally
5. Reach above shoulder height: Frequently
6. Reach at shoulder height: Constantly
7. Reach below shoulder height: Constantly
8. Push/Pull: Constantly

Other Physical Considerations

Twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and balancing is required. Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the community. Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.

Credentials

1. Current CNA certification in the state hired.
2. Current physical exam and/or free from communicable disease as required by state law.
3. Availability of an automobile during working hours with a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance (where appropriate).

Full-Time Benefits

1. Generous PTO
2. Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
3. Supplemental Life Insurance
4. Short/Long Term Disability
5. 401 K
6. Certification Reimbursement