Overview: TABITHA'S PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully. Responsibilities: Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the Nursing Department, as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, standards and guidelines. Develops methods of coordination of Nursing Program with other services to ensure the continuity of the Senior's/client's total regimen of care. Develops, implements and maintains an ongoing performance improvement plan for the Nursing Program. Participates and manages surveys by authorized government and accrediting agencies. Maintains readiness for and cooperates fully during the survey process and takes immediate, appropriate, thorough and effective action to correct deficiencies. Determines staffing needs of the Nursing Program necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the Seniors/clients. Assists with ensuring adequate and effective TEAMember ratios are in place for all shifts. Ensures initial and on-going comprehensive assessments are developed, updated and maintained according to facility standards and state and federal regulations for each Senior/client. Ensures medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with Senior/client wishes. Ensures all Seniors/clients are treated fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect. Ensures care is delivered in an environment that demonstrates honesty, integrity, compassion and trust. Maintains a body of knowledge pertaining to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, safety, rehabilitative nursing, dementia care, hospice care, management principles, state/federal regulations pertaining to rehab, dementia, hospice, home care and/or any other relevant aspect of nursing and care for Seniors. Maintains competence in performance of any/all duties of those who report to the DON. When appropriate, provides assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, continence and transferring/ambulation (with or without assistance). Provides therapeutic care as described in the plan of care. Communicates expectations, holds employees accountable, and manages consistently. Contributes to the success of Tabitha employees by coaching, developing, encouraging, nurturing, mentoring, challenging, and setting an example for direct reports. This will include working with TEAMembers on correcting performance deficiencies, policy violations, or any other area of concern. Qualifications: COMMUNICATION: Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as Medical Terminology related to the job. Ability to provide instructions orally or in writing. Sufficient fluency to be able to educate TEAMembers, Seniors/clients and caregivers regarding matters pertaining to complex issues such as medical needs. Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 50 - pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and from time to time thereafter at Tabitha's discretion. AGE REQUIREMENT: At least age 18. EXPERIENCE: Five years or more of management experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Two years of experience in LTC/SNF/ALF required. Possesses a genuine interest in geriatric nursing and compassion for the aging, terminally ill, and persons with dementia. DON IN A SNF COMMUNITY: EDUCATION: Successful completion of a Registered Nurse course of study. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. CREDENTIALS: RN License in good standing as recorded on the Nebraska State Registry or other Nurse Compact state required. CPR Required. Licenses must be kept up to date at the expense of the TEAMember. 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<img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?MAYBxIqqWWYXtOywfiLD7wf" width="0" height="0" />

The job involves planning, developing, and directing the Nursing Department and its programs. Responsibilities include coordinating with other services, implementing performance improvement plans, managing surveys, assessing staffing needs, and ensuring comprehensive care for seniors. The role requires maintaining nursing knowledge, providing therapeutic care, and supporting staff development through coaching and mentoring.

**Director of Nursing (DON)**

**Location:** Not specified

**Overview:**

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

**Job Description:**

- Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates, and directs the Nursing Department, as well as its programs and activities in accordance with current rules, regulations, standards, and guidelines.
- Develops methods of coordination of Nursing Program with other services to ensure the continuity of the Senior's/client's total regimen of care.
- Develops, implements, and maintains an ongoing performance improvement plan for the Nursing Program.
- Participates in and manages surveys by authorized government and accrediting agencies. Maintains readiness for and cooperates fully during the survey process and takes immediate, appropriate, thorough, and effective action to correct deficiencies.
- Determines staffing needs of the Nursing Program necessary to meet the total nursing needs of the Seniors/clients. Assists with ensuring adequate and effective TEAMember ratios are in place for all shifts.
- Ensures initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments are developed, updated, and maintained according to facility standards and state and federal regulations for each Senior/client.
- Ensures medical and nursing care is administered in accordance with Senior/client wishes. Ensures all Seniors/clients are treated fairly with kindness, dignity, and respect. Ensures care is delivered in an environment that demonstrates honesty, integrity, compassion, and trust.
- Maintains a body of knowledge pertaining to current nursing theory and practice, infection control, safety, rehabilitative nursing, dementia care, hospice care, management principles, state/federal regulations pertaining to rehab, dementia, hospice, home care, and/or any other relevant aspect of nursing and care for Seniors.
- Maintains competence in the performance of any/all duties of those who report to the DON. When appropriate, provides assistance with activities of daily living, including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, feeding, toileting, continence, and transferring/ambulation (with or without assistance). Provides therapeutic care as described in the plan of care.
- Communicates expectations, holds employees accountable, and manages consistently. Contributes to the success of Tabitha employees by coaching, developing, encouraging, nurturing, mentoring, challenging, and setting an example for direct reports. This will include working with TEAMembers on correcting performance deficiencies, policy violations, or any other area of concern.

**Requirements:**

- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language as well as Medical Terminology related to the job. Ability to provide instructions orally or in writing. Sufficient fluency to educate TEAMembers, Seniors/clients, and caregivers regarding matters pertaining to complex issues such as medical needs. Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues.
- Ability to gain access to the work area and then safely perform the duties of the job while utilizing standard and specialized equipment. Vision and hearing within normal limits (with or without correction). Must have unrestricted lift/push/pull ability and pass a 50-pound physical exam demonstrating strength and agility prior to employment and from time to time thereafter at Tabitha's discretion.
- At least age 18.
- Five years or more of management experience in a healthcare setting preferred. Two years of experience in LTC/SNF/ALF required. Possesses a genuine interest in geriatric nursing and compassion for the aging, terminally ill, and persons with dementia.

**Education:**

- Successful completion of a Registered Nurse course of study. Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

**Credentials:**

- RN License in good standing as recorded on the Nebraska State Registry or other Nurse Compact state required. CPR Required. Licenses must be kept up to date at the expense of the TEAMember.
- Valid Nebraska Driver's license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and

RN - Director of Nursing (DON)

Overview: Do you thrive in a culture of caring for others? Do you want to be out in your community serving others? Do you want to get paid the same amount every week even if you don't get called in to work? Do you enjoy flexibility in your work? Would you enjoy being home with your family while on call? If so, we want to connect with you TABITHA'S PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully. Responsibilities: 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: Maintains current knowledge of the local, state and Federal regulations and laws which apply and assures compliance. 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. Triages phone calls to determine if services can be addressed by phone or a visit. Performs home visits as needed. Ensures the timely and adequate delivery of Home Health Care services to Seniors/clients by utilizing the nursing process as appropriate. Maintains communication with departments at Tabitha, HHC TEAMembers, physicians, and other community resources. 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. Assesses Seniors/clients, their family members and environment for additional care needs and coordinates additional services as appropriate. Provides back up RN coverage to the department including skilled visits, supervision visits, admissions, and other duties as assigned. 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 Qualifications: 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 EEO Disability/Veteran <img src="https://www.jobg8.com/Tracking.aspx?Ffzfwha3gZ%2fX%2bhaDX4pPWQa" width="0" height="0" />

The Home Health Care RN - On Call is responsible for responding to after-hours calls for seniors, triaging phone calls, performing home visits as needed, and ensuring timely delivery of services. This role involves admitting seniors, coordinating with physicians and families, maintaining clinical documentation, and providing back-up RN coverage. The position requires effective communication, compliance with regulations, and collaboration with various team members to support seniors' dignity, respect, and independence.

**Home Health Care RN - On Call**

**Location:** Not specified

**Job Description:**

- Quick response to after business hours calls for Home Health Care Seniors/clients/patients.
- Triage phone calls to determine if services can be addressed by phone or a visit.
- Perform home visits as needed and admit Seniors/clients.
- Coordinate with physicians, families, community services, and office team members to provide quality service.
- Maintain timely clinical documentation in compliance with state licensure, federal standards, and corporate policies.

**Essential Functions:**

- Maintain current knowledge of local, state, and Federal regulations and laws to assure compliance.
- Provide after hours care to Home Health Care Seniors/clients from 5pm to 8am Sunday through Thursday, including holiday visits and on-call rotation.
- Ensure timely and adequate delivery of Home Health Care services utilizing the nursing process.
- Maintain communication with departments at Tabitha, HHC team members, physicians, and other community resources.
- Complete clinical record documentation using a computer software system and paper documents as needed.
- Assess Seniors/clients and their environment for additional care needs and coordinate services as appropriate.

**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.

**Qualifications:**

- Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English, including medical terminology.
- Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues and respond calmly in emergencies.
- Can read a map and/or utilize a GPS system to find Senior/client homes.

**Worksite Conditions:**

- Visits Seniors/clients in Assisted Living Facilities and homes, which vary in condition.
- May drive out of service area to support other regions.
- Subject to extended hours or callback during emergencies.

**Physical Requirements:**

- Ability to drive and access each Senior/client home.
- Physical stamina to perform duties while moving about one or more homes.
- Strength and agility sufficient for frequent lifting and transferring of Seniors/clients.

**Education & Experience:**

- Successful completion of a Registered Nurse course of study. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
- Experience 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 certification required and must be kept up to date.
- Valid Nebraska Driver's license and a good driving record required. Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements.

**Age Requirement:**

- At least age 18.

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