Restorative Director

Job Description

Job Description

 Restorative Director

Position Summary

Ryze Avenue is seeking a dedicated and experienced Restorative Director to oversee and coordinate the facility’s restorative nursing program. The Restorative Director will work collaboratively with nursing leadership, rehabilitation professionals, and interdisciplinary team members to promote resident independence, preserve functional abilities, and enhance residents’ quality of life.

The ideal candidate will have experience in skilled nursing or long-term care, strong clinical leadership skills, and a passion for helping residents maintain or regain their highest possible level of functioning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate the facility’s restorative nursing program in accordance with established policies, clinical standards, and applicable regulations.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized restorative nursing programs based on resident assessments, care plans, and recommendations from the interdisciplinary team.
• Supervise, guide, and support restorative nursing staff to ensure consistent implementation of restorative interventions.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to promote resident mobility, independence, and functional improvement.
• Monitor residents’ progress and ensure restorative interventions are appropriately documented in medical records.
• Ensure restorative nursing documentation supports care plans, resident outcomes, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Participate in care plan meetings, resident assessments, and interdisciplinary discussions as needed.
• Educate and train staff on restorative nursing techniques, resident safety, proper positioning, range-of-motion exercises, mobility, transfers, and activities of daily living.
• Monitor program effectiveness, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Maintain compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, facility policies, and documentation standards.
• Promote resident dignity, safety, and quality of care while encouraging residents to maintain their highest practicable level of independence.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois nursing license as an RN or LPN preferred, consistent with facility requirements.
• Previous experience in restorative nursing, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or long-term care preferred.
• Experience coordinating or supervising clinical staff preferred.
• Knowledge of restorative nursing principles, including range of motion, ambulation, transfers, positioning, mobility, and activities of daily living.
• Familiarity with resident assessments, individualized care plans, clinical documentation, and applicable nursing facility regulations.
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with residents, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Commitment to resident-centered care, safety, dignity, and quality outcomes.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Insurance Options
• 401(k)
• On-Demand Pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Apply Today!

If you are passionate about restorative nursing and helping residents maintain their independence and quality of life, we encourage you to apply for the Restorative Director position at Ryze Avenue.

Ryze Avenue is committed to providing compassionate, resident-centered care and fostering a supportive environment for residents and staff.