RNA

RNAs are Restorative Nursing Assistants and play a critical role in the healthcare sector. With this addition to the CNA license, a RNA is mainly working with patients who need restorative nursing needs which allow them to remain at their highest functioning level. They can provide direct restorative care and delegated therapy tasks including PROM and active ROM, ambulating, special positioning techniques, splints, assistive feeding devices/adaptive equipment, ADL training, bowel and bladder management, restorative dining, and bladder retraining. Duties may also include coaching and assisting regular CNAs in positioning, ROM ambulation, ADL, cones/splints/contracture care, ADL specifics, safety device application, appropriate padding and wheelchair cushions, safety device release and documenting progress of residents. As a restorative aide, you’ll potentially administer a variety of treatments either independently or as part of a therapy team. You’ll also need to keep records of the work you do as part of a treatment plan; you may also be responsible for maintaining and cleaning equipment.