Registered Nurse (RN) Preceptor

Key Responsibilities

• Completes training for all field staff new hires at assigned location/s
• Ensures proper training and documentation techniques are taught to staff that follow and fulfill CMS guidelines
• Provides training of home health aides and the supervision of home health aides during the supervised practical portion of the trainings
• Grades field training documents to ensure understanding of documentation system
• Work in the field with staff as needed
• Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services
• Monitor field nurse activities regarding execution of OASIS, ICD9 coding, etc.
• Work with Training Team to deliver complete initial and recurrent clinical training
• Collaborate with Training Manager regarding new initiatives
• Collaborate with Quality Team to improve patient outcomes
• Develop tools and learning aides for field staff and clinical training for annual competencies
• Work with Training Manager to develop clinical care documents, disease management processes and clinical policies
• Reviews clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Work with Training Manager to ensure program compliance with local, state and federal regulations

Qualifications

• Two years of nursing experience, at least one year must be in the provision of home health care
• Previous clinical training experience preferred
• Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are preferred as well as electronic medical documentation
• Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people and maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
• Ability to remain calm, have patience, compassion and be accommodating while caring and working with patients
• Knowledgeable on nursing best practices
• Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments
• Detail-oriented and observant
• Disciplined style of work ethic. Ability to prioritize and be timely. Works efficiently
• Ability to follow directions and work as a team member