0707RN

New to an agency that staffs with all per diem, no field staff are salaried, but most work full time patient loads. I was clear when I started as OASIS nurse that I wanted to work part-time, not more than 8-10 visits/week, and was told that on call would be rare. Now in staff mtg, they tell us that we'll be required to rotate call for a week at a time---Mon thru Sun on call. I asked what the on call pay was and if there is a differential for evening/weekend visits and was told no there is nothing. What the heck??! I'm enjoying this job and don't want to change again because there seems to be something negative about every agency around here, big and small. Why do they seem to think they own you for a per diem position?

I'm new to home health, and wanted some pointers from btdt RNs. I have a binder of information on Oasis C to look over, and it seems overwhelming, and like I'm learning a whole new language. Any advice on anything Oasis related or about home health in general? I've worked acute care in the past, but this is completely different. What would you have wanted to know when first starting in this area of nursing?