• Do you thrive in a culture of caring for others?
• Are you compassionate?
• Do you want to work 8am-5pm Monday through Friday?
• Do you enjoy working independently while still having a supportive team to connect with?
• Do you want to work only one Saturday a month?

If so, we want to connect with you!!

TABITHA’S PURPOSE:  We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Each Home Health Care RN enhances the ability of Tabitha’s Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”) to remain at home, living independently for as long as possible by performing various prescribed medical treatment and personal care services under the direction of the physician and functioning within the appropriate scope of practice.  This position is responsible for assessing, implementing, coordinating, evaluating, and documenting comprehensive in-home services for Home Health Care Seniors/clients.  While doing so, they will contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of Seniors/clients through respectful, professional, competent and personable interaction.  This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values.  By doing so, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to the dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients.   In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with Seniors’/clients’ family members, Seniors’/clients’ significant others, management, volunteers and other TEAMembers in the organization.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Receives, processes and admits referrals for Home Health Care services as assigned. Follows a case load of patients, supervising the plan of care and collaborating with other team members to achieve positive outcomes and goals for Seniors/clients.
2. Makes evaluation home visits to identify needs and appropriateness for home health care.
3. Admits Seniors/clients for services and completes appropriate admission documentation according to agency policy and procedures and state and federal regulations.
4. Provides skilled observation and assessment, hands on care, and education and instruction to Seniors/clients requiring intermittent professional nursing services.
5. Teaches Seniors/clients, family members, and non-paid caregivers providing Senior/client care according to agency procedures and state and federal regulations.
6. Supervises Home Health Aides providing therapeutic cares and medications provision per agency procedures, and regulation, and monitors the Senior/client for therapeutic response to treatment. .
7. Coordinates the Senior’s/client’s care and ensures the appropriate treatment is obtained.
8. Adheres to the Senior’s/client’s Home Health Care Bill of Rights.
9. Provides backup staffing as needed for regular on-call and weekend and holiday nursing staff.
10. Adheres to and has knowledge of HHC policies and procedures.
11. Prioritizes assignments to complete care for Seniors/clients in allotted time, making adjustments throughout the shift to meet changing Senior/client/caregiver/TEAMember/manager needs. 
12. Utilizes strength, agility and stamina to carry out all essential functions safely and effectively, including, but not limited to: carrying needed equipment in and out of the home, performing safe transfers of Seniors/clients as directed by plan of care and physician orders.
13. Willingly takes on additional duties during times of peak workload or in response to Senior/client requests.
14. Drives from one Senior/client location to another, adapting to changing road and/or weather conditions.
15. Provides supervision to non-licensed nursing TEAMembers when appropriate. Identifies and addresses general training needs or questions from aides, establishing a mentor relationship and encouraging a high level of performance.  Elevates concerns to manager when necessary.  Passes along compliments and constructive advice whenever appropriate.   Communicates expectations in a clear and positive manner
16. Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary.

COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including medical terminology related to the job.  Sufficient fluency to be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, provide instruction to others,   read and understand a plan of care, policies, procedures or other similar documentation, interact successfully with Seniors/clients/caregivers, hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e-mails or other written communication, prepare legible, accurate and thorough documentation as required by the job and effectively interact with TEAMembers, customers, vendors, volunteers, managers and family members.  Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues.  Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and high emotion situations.   Ability to read a map and/or utilize a GPS system and/or follow instructions in order to find Senior/client home. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  Ability to drive vehicle from place to place, gain access to each Senior/client home and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment, including but not limited to the equipment described below.  Physical stamina with the ability to perform duties while moving about one or more Senior/client homes for the entire shift with few opportunities to sit down and with little, or no, break between tasks.  Strength and agility sufficient to frequently lift, push, pull, reach, squat, kneel, bend, carry, twist, pinch, grasp, or climb stairs while performing duties, and managing various supplies and equipment.  Ability to safely perform a one (1) assist transfer (to and from bed, chair, toilet, commode, bathtub or shower) and otherwise provide care to Seniors/clients who are weak, frail, obese, or unable to assist due to limited mobility, quadriplegia, paraplegia, tremors, paralysis, etc.  Ability to remain calm and work effectively when others (such as Seniors/clients, TEAMembers or family members) experience emotional extremes, up to and including Seniors/clients who become combative.  Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction).  Must have unrestricted ability to lift/push/pull and pass a 50 - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and at Tabitha’s discretion.

AGE REQUIREMENT:  At least age 18.

EDUCATION:  Successful completion of a Registered Nurse course of study.  Bachelor’s degree in Nursing preferred.

EXPERIENCE:  Two years of acute or skilled care nursing experience within the last three years preferred.  Home Health experience preferred. 

CREDENTIALS:  RN License in good standing as recorded on the Nebraska State Registry or other Nurse Compact state required.  CPR required.  License must be kept up to date at the expense of the employee.  CPR Certification must be kept up to date.  Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required.  Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements. Must meet Tabitha's vaccination requirements

EEO Disability/Veteran