On Call Nurse

On Call Nurse

Sagora Senior Living is in search of a hard-working and compassionate On Call Nurse (RN)! The On Call Nurse, RN, is responsible for receiving and triaging all resident-related clinical calls, via phone or video, for the company after normal business hours, all while guaranteeing the highest possible level of service. The nurse will use the Nursing Process and Standards of Care guidelines to assess and triage all reported resident symptoms/conditions.

Join our team and support our senior living communities offering independent living, assisted living, or memory care where we put Residents First while being team-focused and quality centered. We put Residents First, and our Associates Matter! At Sagora, we invest and empower our team members for upward movement within the company and in their career. We are certified as a Great Place to Work based on team member surveys! Apply now to join our dedicated team who cares, just like you!

Our Core Values are Commitment, Empowerment, Communication, and Excellence!

Did you know that our name Sagora comes from the combination of two words – Sage, which means wisdom or wise person, and Agora, which means a gathering place. Our communities are a gathering place of wisdom!

Position Details:

Remote- Works from home office using company provided computer and phone.

1 opening available – PT (12+ hours per week). 12 hour overnight shift.

• Sunday and PRN 6pm-6am

Benefits:

• On Demand Pay – Request a pay advance of up to $500 and get paid the same day!
• Discount and rewards program – use for electronics, food, car buying, travel, fitness, and more!
• Health/ Dental/ Vision/ Disability/ Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flex Plan
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matching!
• Paid time off and Holiday pay
• Associate Assistance Program – counseling services at the other end of the phone!
• Referral Bonus Program – earn money for referring your friends!
• Tuition Assistance (for programs directly related to associate’s position)

What does an On Call Nurse at Sagora do?

• Respond promptly to each incoming call.
• Collaborate with community callers to provide assessment of immediate resident needs, interpret findings, initiate appropriate action, monitor results and communicate accordingly.
• Assess the caller’s stated resident symptoms and determine the appropriate level of care required to safely meet the resident’s clinical needs (emergent, urgent, non-urgent or home status).
• Obtains appropriate input and direction from the resident’s health care provider as needed to determine the best clinical course of action and recommendations.
• Documents in the resident EHR, in an accurate and timely manner, to reflect the resident’s symptoms/complaints, nursing assessment, advice provided and response. This includes documentation of communication with health care providers, EMS, and Resident Responsible Parties as warranted.
• Utilize resident’s orders, triage protocols, company policies and Nurse Practice Act appropriately.
• Effectively prioritize and process calls to provide optimal resident outcomes.
• Evaluates emergencies and determines emergency measures to be used which are acceptable under assisted living standards and fall within the Good Samaritan guidelines and Nurse Practice Act.

What do you need to be an On Call Nurse?

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse, RN, in home state and holds compact licensure
• Nursing assessment skills without visual inspection utilizing basic nursing theory and practice
• Ability to be patient and courteous in dealing with team members, families and health care professionals
• Effectively manages high stress situations
• Skill in independent decision-making with excellent communication capabilities to include documentation expertise
• Proficient in use of computers, specifically, EHR (electronic health records) and EMAR
• Must possess accurate and comprehensive observation skills
• Must be familiar with drug actions and interactions

Sagora does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.

Sagora is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.