PA reg ? regarding Restorative Nursing

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Hi...does anyone know if PA regs allow an LPN to be a Restorative Nurse Manager? Thanks in advance for any help.
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Specializes in Gerontological Nursing, Acute Rehab.

If I remember correctly, at my last job an LPN was the Restorative Nurse "Coordinator." She assessed all new Rest Nsg residents, charted, sat in on care conference, etc. We also had a Dementia Unit, and an LPN was the manager of that unit, as well. I think as long as there's an RN to handle orders, and to "oversee" :uhoh3: things, then it's okay.

Hope this helped a little!

Jennifer

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Specializes in ER CCU MICU SICU LTC/SNF.

Pennsylvania Codes

(b) If specialized nursing services are provided, they shall be governed by Chapter 109 (relating to nursing services) and by the following provisions:

(1) Restorative nursing services shall be under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse qualified by training and experience in rehabilitation and restorative nursing.

131.5. Nursing Services

http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/028/chapter131/s131.5.html

Chapter 109: Nursing Services

http://www.pacode.com/secure/data/028/chapter109/028_0109.pdf

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Thanks, Talino,

This is exactly what I was looking for.

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Specializes in LTC,Hospice/palliative care,acute care.

In Pa you can have an LPN as the restorative program co-ordinator or whatever as long as you have an RN DON or ADON to sign off on the program....You have to have an RN sign off on your MDS- so restorative programs and goals are evaluated then,too

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I'm just starting as a Restorative Nurse can anyone help me to be a good Restorative Nurse.

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