RN Preceptor - Preceptor

RN Preceptor

It's inspiring to work with a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! When you become part of the Chapters Health Team, you'll realize it's more than a job. It's a mission. We're committed to providing outstanding patient care and a high level of customer service in our communities every day. Our employees make all the difference in our success! Role: The RN Preceptor plans, coordinates and carries out educational opportunities for the Organization's Registered Nurses (RNs). S/he orients the nurses to their role within the interdisciplinary team; evaluates job performance using competency checklist to ensure each new nurse has successfully acquired knowledge and skills essential to providing patient care. Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in Nursing or related field preferred * Current Florida license as RN, current active single-state out-of-state nurse license, or current active multistate/compact nurse license * Minimum three (3) years' experience in the role of a RN * Tenure at a Chapters' affiliate of one (1) year preferred * Certification from HPNA obtained within two (2) years of taking the position * Mobile Driver - Valid driver's license and automobile insurance per Company policy * Reliable transportation to meet visit schedule * Previous experience working with an EMR/EHR (Electronic Medical/Health Record) system required * Ability to use equipment with visual and auditory mechanisms * Ability to effectively communicate in English (verbal and written) * Flexible schedule to meet the needs of hospice patients * Ability to physically access any home (i.e., navigate stairs and narrow spaces, tolerate heat and lack of air conditioning) in any area Company serves * Ability to manage the emotional stress of working with and caring for terminally ill patients and their families * Ability to perform the essential functions and physical requirements (including, but not limited to: lifting patients and/or equipment, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling) of the job with or without reasonable accommodation * Must remain in good standing from a performance perspective in providing nursing services to patients * Active BLS for healthcare professionals from the American Heart Association or Red Cross. Employees hired prior to 12/31/2022 must obtain certificate prior to 10/1/2023 Competencies: * Satisfactorily complete competency requirements for this position. Responsibilities of all employees: * Represent the Company professionally at all times through care delivered and/or services provided to all clients. * Comply with all State, federal and local government regulations, maintaining a strong position against fraud and abuse. * Comply with Company policies, procedures and standard practices. * Observe the Company's health, safety and security practices. * Maintain the confidentiality of patients, families, colleagues and other sensitive situations within the Company. * Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner. * Promote the Company through participation in community and professional organizations. * Participate proactively in improving performance at the organizational, departmental and individual levels. * Improve own professional knowledge and skill level. * Advance electronic media skills. * Support Company research and educational activities. * Share expertise with co-workers both formally and informally. * Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as appropriate for the position. Job Responsibilities: * Completes Preceptor Training Program and associated update classes. * Introduces RNs to team and work environment. * Assists the new RNs in identifying personal learning styles and needs. * Plans for and provides relevant learning experiences that mirror standards of care and Company's core values. * Promotes development of critical thinking and clinical judgement using appropriate adult learning styles. * Demonstrates safe patient care adhering to Company's policies and procedures. * Orients RNs to role and performance expectations in hospice or home health setting. * In Coordination with affiliate management, validates competency of RNs in performance and documentation of care. Provides constructive feedback that recognizes limitations and plans for opportunities to improve. * Submits timely documentation, as needed, during preceptor experience, to Manager and Training and Development Department. Contributes information to clinical leadership and Training and Development regarding preceptor process. * Performs other duties as assigned. Physical Demands for Post Offer/Pre-Placement (The demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.): While performing the duties of this job, the following abilities are required: see; hear; talk; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel. Frequently required to: stand; sit; reach with hands/arms; lift; bend; balance. Occasionally required to: pull; push; stoop/crouch; kneel; climb stairs. This position requires consent to drug and/or alcohol testing after a conditional offer of employment is made, as well as on-going compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Policy.