CNA's Needed-Rehabilitation and Nursing Care

The RNA in collaboration with the Therapy Department and under the supervision of the Charge Nurse performs restorative nursing approaches on residents to assist the resident in reaching their maximum potential mobility. The RNA assists in providing a clean, safe, dignified, happy and healthy environment for residents by performing the duties as described below.
Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and the completion of a CNA program.
One year of experience as a CNA in a SNF facility and a current RNA certificate
Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 including Booster shots
Current First Aid and CPR Card
Valid Fire Card
Primary Restorative Nursing Assistant (RNA) Responsibilities
Nursing:
Assists residents with range of motion exercises (passive/active), other general strengthening exercises, and ambulation/transfer exercises per physician's orders to improve or maintain mobility and independence in the resident
Documents activities of daily living for assigned residents per facility policy and procedure
Monitors placement of restorative devices/equipment to ensure proper utilization
Assists with turning and positioning heavy care residents
Provides daily and weekly documentation for each resident in the restorative program, including weekly progress summaries for each resident
Reports and charts significant changes in resident's condition or motivational level
Asks/monitors resident for pain prior to and after providing treatments
Provides residents with routine restorative nursing care and services in accordance with the resident's assessment, care plan and as directed by supervisors
Participates in and documents results of residents' activities of daily living programs such as dressing, feeding and personal hygiene; maintain restorative therapy notes in residents' record
Following the restorative treatment plan devised by a nurse, the RNA helps the resident perform basic day-to-day activities such as bathing, dressing up, eating and walking
Coaches and assists CNAs in positioning, ROM ambulation, ADL, cones/splints/contracture care, ADL specifics, safety device application, appropriate padding and wheelchair cushions, and safety device release, documenting progress of residents assisting in development of QI tools suitable for CNAs to utilize in performing QI audits of Restorative CNA care, and other duties as assigned
Uses proper technique, procedures and safety precautions to meet individual needs of residents
Encourages restorative measures and self-care skills
Maintains good body alignment and proper positioning of all residents
Assists resident's transferring and ambulation using gate belt lift, buddy system, or appropriate equipment. Transports residents using wheelchair or walker. Provides residents with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed
Encourage eye-hand coordination by assisting residents to participate in restorative feeding program
Serves food and nourishment and collects food trays. Assists residents requiring help utilizing adaptive equipment in accordance with identified needs, and encourages independence in eating
Completes daily resident meal log as assigned
Pours coffee, tea, and juices while assisting residents with oral food intake, including opening containers and cutting food

Depending on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, regularly scheduled work shift, knowledge, skills, experience, and expertise.

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