Weekend Only (Weekend Warrior Pogram) - Full Time Days RN or LPN

Overview

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

 

An RN or LPN in a weekend only position will receive a base wage with applicable shift differentials PLUS a premium rate of an additional $15.00 per hour.

Responsibilities

Weekend Only Warrior (WOW) Program Part-Time Status

• TEAMember will work 24 hours per weekend on Saturday/Sunday for standard base pay plus hourly premium rates and standard shift differentials. The employee is eligible for shift differentials between 2 PM – 6AM.
• TEAMember will be allowed a request off in accordance with the PTO policy once time is accrued. The weekend program requires a 30-day notice for all requests off.
• TEAMember will be assigned every 6th weekend off.
• Holidays that fall on the scheduled weekend day are included as part of the regular weekend schedule unless a request off was made (in accordance with the PTO policy and with 30 days’ notice).
• Absences will follow the attendance policy and points will be assigned accordingly.

 

Weekend Only Warrior (WOW) Program Full-Time Status

• TEAMember will work 36 hours per weekend on Friday/Saturday/Sunday for standard base pay plus hourly premium rates and standard shift differentials. The employee is eligible for shift differentials between 2 PM – 6AM.
• TEAMember will be allowed a request off in accordance with the PTO policy once time is accrued. The weekend program requires a 30-day notice for all requests off.
• TEAMember will be assigned every 6th weekend off.
• Holidays that fall on the scheduled weekend day are included as part of the regular weekend schedule unless a request off was made (in accordance with the PTO policy and with 30 days’ notice).
• Absences will follow the attendance policy and points will be assigned accordingly.

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Each RN/LPN, regardless of title, enhances the living experience for Tabitha’s Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”) by performing various prescribed medical treatment and personal care services under the direction of the physician supporting the medical plan of care and meeting the written comprehensive care plan objectives, while functioning within the appropriate scope of practice. While doing so, they will contribute to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being of elders/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 elders/clients. In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with family members, coworkers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Follows through on physician’s orders in accordance with Tabitha’s policies and procedures. If appropriate, receives and records physician’s orders.
• Prepares, administers, and/or supervises administration of medication, treatments and other nursing services as ordered by the physician and according to facility policies/procedures. Observes patient, watching for any sign of adverse reaction to medications.
• Assesses Seniors/clients assigned to him/her in regard to physical, mental and psychosocial status, reporting condition changes in a timely manner to immediate supervisor and provides follow-up with family and physician as directed. Takes and accurately records vital signs.
• Diligently observes Senior/client skin per Tabitha policies, proactively taking steps to avoid pressure ulcers.
• Completes procedures and documents the appropriate information on the elder’s/client’s medical record in a timely manner according to Tabitha’s policies and procedures With particular attention to accuracy and timeliness, follows department protocol for submission of complete documentation.
• Provides direction and monitors Med Aides who are delivering medications to Senors/clients. Follows through on the comprehensive care plan as developed for each individual Senior/client.
• Provides supervision and education to Seniors/clients for the self-administration of medications. When applicable, assists in teaching the Senior/client and/or caregiver the necessary skills to allow the Senior/client to return to his/her home.
• Assists in writing and implementing a comprehensive nursing plan of care. Updates the plan based on changes in the Senior/client physical and/or emotional state.