Home Health Care RN - On Call (Salaried)

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.