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

POSITION SUMMARY:

Each Home Health Care RN – On Call is responsible for quick response to after business hours calls for Home Health Care Seniors/clients/patients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”).  This position triages phone calls to determine if services can be addressed by phone or a visit.  They are responsible for performing home visits as needed.  The HHC RN – On Call admits Seniors/clients and performs supervision visits as needed.  They coordinate with physicians, families, community services, office and HHC TEAMembers to provide quality service.  They are responsible for maintaining timely clinical documentation in compliance with state licensure, federal standards and corporate policies.  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. Maintains current knowledge of the local, state and Federal regulations and laws which apply and assures compliance.
2. Provides after hours care to Home Health Care Seniors/clients 5pm to 8am Sunday through Thursday. If in an on-call weekend position oncall hours are 5pm Friday through 5pm Sunday.  Assists with holiday visits and holiday on call rotation.
3. Triages phone calls to determine if services can be addressed by phone or a visit. Performs home visits as needed.
4. Ensures the timely and adequate delivery of Home Health Care services to Seniors/clients by utilizing the nursing process as appropriate.
5. Maintains communication with departments at Tabitha, HHC TEAMembers, physicians, and other community resources.
6. Assures that all clinical record documentation is completed and in compliance with state license, federal standers, and corporate policy. Documents using the computer software system and completes paper documents as needed.
7. Assesses Seniors/clients, their family members and environment for additional care needs and coordinates additional services as appropriate.
8. Provides back up RN coverage to the department including skilled visits, supervision visits, admissions, and other duties as assigned.
9. Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary.

BENEFITS:

• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)
• Wellness program

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. 

WORKSITE CONDITIONS: Visits Seniors/clients in Assisted Living Facilities (ALF) in the community and in Senior/client homes which vary significantly as far as their state of repair and condition. May be assigned to drive out of service area to support other regions, Seniors/clients. Drives to Senior/client homes to provide care on a daily basis. May experience changes in priorities and workload based on needs of Seniors/clients. Frequent interaction with Seniors/clients, family members, ALF staff, TEAMembers, visitors, representatives of government agencies, etc. under all conditions and circumstances. Is subject to extended hours or callback during emergency conditions or situations, based upon needs of the organization.

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.

EQUIPMENT USAGE: Standard and specialized equipment including but not limited to gait belts, bedpans, urinals, wheelchairs, geri - chairs, commodes, shower chairs, blood pressure apparatus, thermometers ambulation equipment (canes, walkers, crutches, etc.), whirlpool, scales (electronic and regular), oximeter, coagucheck meter,  glucometer, infusion pump,  Doppler, oxygen concentrator, mechanical lift devices, Clinitron bed, Aqua-K pad, braces, splints, side rails, , humidifier, fan, telephone, cell phone, computer, electronic devices, fax machine, and photocopier.

AGE REQUIREMENT:  At least age 18.

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

EXPERIENCE:  Background in geriatrics, home care, or private duty nursing preferred.  One year of experience in health care required. 

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

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