Restorative and Fall Prevention Nurse

Restorative and Fall Prevention Nurse – Position Summary The Restorative and Fall Prevention Nurse is and LPN or RN who is responsible for promoting residents' highest possible level of physical functioning, independence, mobility, and overall quality of life while minimizing the risk of falls and fall-related injuries. This nurse works collaboratively with nursing staff, therapy services, physicians, residents, and families to develop, implement, and monitor individualized restorative nursing and fall prevention programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Restorative Nursing: Develop, implement, and oversee restorative nursing programs that promote mobility, range of motion, ambulation, positioning, transfers, and activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Fall Prevention: Assess residents for fall risks and implement individualized interventions to reduce the likelihood of falls and injuries.
• Monitoring and Assessment: Monitor residents' functional abilities, identify changes in mobility or physical condition, and communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals.
• Care Planning: Participate in developing and updating individualized care plans to address restorative needs and fall prevention strategies.
• Staff Education: Educate and guide nursing staff on proper restorative techniques, safe transfers, mobility assistance, and fall prevention practices.
• Documentation and Compliance: Ensure restorative programs, interventions, progress, and fall prevention measures are accurately documented in accordance with facility policies and regulatory requirements.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with therapy, nursing leadership, and other healthcare professionals to maintain residents' functional abilities and promote safety.
• Quality Improvement: Review fall trends, identify patterns, evaluate interventions, and recommend improvements to enhance resident safety and outcomes.

Overall Goal:

To maintain and improve residents' functional independence, preserve their abilities for as long as possible, prevent avoidable falls, and promote a safe, supportive environment that enhances each resident's dignity and quality of life.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• 3 – 5 years of Restorative Nursing experience required.
• Current Restorative Nurse certification in accordance with state regulations preferred.
• The incumbent must be a nurse currently registered with the State Board of Nursing.
• Current CPR certification is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of this position.
• Must function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.