On-Call Nurse Preceptor

Responsibilities

• Comply with same duties and responsibilities of on-call nurse.
• Precept Hospice nurses to enable them to plan, provide, supervise and document safe, competent, and compassionate hospice nursing care for patients in accordance with physician orders and established policies and procedures.
• Knowledgeable of Nurse Practice Standards, Hospice policies, procedures and regulatory guidelines. Integrates this knowledge into precepting activities.
• Ensure that new nurses provide, and document, appropriate and relevant end of life information and education to patients and their families in compliance with current Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Conditions of Participation (CoPs).
• Work collaboratively with IDG and other Transitions LifeCare (TL) departments in achieving patient care goals.
• Participate in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate assistance or educational offerings.
• Responsible for professional management of time, people and technology.
• Maintain appropriate use of patients’ medical equipment, supplies and medications.
• Identify and participate in clinical or operational performance improvement opportunities and in performance improvement activities.
• Direct the clinical orientation and training of new on-call nursing staff.
• Direct the clinical orientation and training of new staff as it relates to the admission process.
• Consult with Team Leader/education department on coordination of clinical requirements for staff and to ensure that all competency requirements for staff are current.
• Consult with clinical leads and orientees on a regular basis to provide support and determine how orientation should proceed on an individual basis.
• Mentor/coach staff to enhance their professional development.
• Provide clinical/education updates to entire staff on an as needed basis.
• Collaborate with the Team Leader/ to improve clinical workflow processes.

Requirements

• Registered Nurse with current NC license; BSN preferred.
• Minimum 3 years recent hospice clinical experience.
• CHPN certification preferred.
• Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
• Able to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, IDG team, physicians, facility staff, leadership and others.
• Knowledgeable about reimbursement sources, Medicare regulations, licensing laws, and accreditation standards.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Competent computer skills.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification.
• Must be able to travel to, enter and function in the homes/facility of any patient/family in the service area to assess and provide care to all patients.
• May be required to lift and/or carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Must have sensory abilities to complete physical assessment, communicate with patient/family care providers and physician and to complete the reporting and follow-up documentation responsibilities of the job.