Restorative Nurse RN

Citadel Healthcare
Rockford, IL

PA Peterson at the Citadel is seeking a Restorative Nurse RN to join their team! The Restorative Nurse RN performs restorative nursing procedures that maximize the resident’s existing abilities, emphasize independence instead of dependence and minimize the negative effects of disability within the attitude of realistic optimism.

Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to join the Citadel Healthcare team and make a real difference in the lives of others. Apply today and take the first step towards a rewarding career as a Restorative Nurse RN with us at a Citadel Center.

Restorative Nurse RN Duties and Responsibilities

  • Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs restorative care services, as well as its programs and activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern nursing care facilities.
  • Meets with administration, medical and nursing staff, therapy department, as well as other related departments in planning restorative care.
  • Develops and maintains restorative care standards.
  • Assists the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee in developing and implementing appropriate plans of action to correct identified deficiencies
  • Assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability of directing restorative care services.
  • Performs administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, studies, charting, etc.
  • Interprets restorative care policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc.
  • Provides direct nursing care as necessary and as department needs may dictate.
  • Ensures that all restorative care notes are informative and descriptive of the treatment provided and of the resident’s response to the care.
  • Develops and participates in programs designed for in-service education, on the job training and orientation classes for newly assigned personnel
  • Provides licensed care to assigned residents as ordered by physician and in accordance with facility, federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations
  • Makes written and oral reports/recommendations concerning the activities of shift as required.
  • All other duties, as assigned.

Restorative Nurse RN Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Serves as the expert in Restorative Care.
  • Ability to multi-task and remain calm under stress.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to organize and prioritize work.
  • Understands and follows infection control standards, policies and procedures.
  • Must be able to adapt to a flexible work schedule and occasional overnight travel.
  • Demonstrate basic computer knowledge and ability with an aptitude to learn company applications.

Restorative Nurse RN Education and Experience

  • Current CPR Certification required.
  • Nursing Degree or diploma from an accredited College or University.
  • Possess a current license to practice in the State as a Registered Nurse.
  • 1 year of restorative experience preferred.
  • Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
  • Long-Term care experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

  • Walking, reaching, bending, lifting, extended sitting, grasping, fine hand coordination, pushing and pulling, all with or without the aid of mechanical devices is required.
  • Limited potential for exposure to environmental hazards. Understanding and adherence to company safety standards and protocols required.

Citadel Healthcare Full-Time Benefits

  • Daily Pay & Competitive Compensation
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental, Vision, and Disability insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Innovative Training Programs
  • Opportunity for Growth and Advancement
  • Paid Time Off
  • And much more!

Why Citadel ?

At Citadel, it’s personal. We’re more than a workplace. We’re a community of caregivers, leaders, and changemakers who show up every day with heart and purpose. Whether you’re at the bedside or behind the scenes, your work matters here because every role contributes to someone’s comfort, dignity, and healing. When you join Citadel, you’re not just building a career. You’re becoming part of something bigger.

We’ve been honored as a Certified Great Place to Work for three years in a row and named one of Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Aging Services, but the real reward is the difference we make together. Our people are the heart of our mission, and we invest in you with mentorship, growth opportunities, and a culture that sees you, supports you, and celebrates your impact.

Apply to join a growing team today!

Citadel Healthcare has a long and successful history of providing long and short-term skilled nursing care. At Citadel, we are committed to personalized, integrated care that factors in the total well-being of every guest and their family members, and that does not just meet, but exceeds, their expectations. As part of this empathetic, respectful culture of care, we are dedicated to meeting individual preferences and needs in order to help each guest feel at home and achieve an optimal health outcome- our number one goal.

Citadel Healthcare has been nominated as a Great Place to Work. Please click on the link to learn more about our facilities. We look forward to receiving your application!

We don’t offer care for you-we care about you.

Citadel Healthcare Facilities are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate based on any protected right such as race, color, nationality, gender, age, disability or any protected applicable right under the National Labor Relations Act.

Posted 2026-05-09

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