Acute Care RN Preceptor (Flint Hills) - Emergency Room - FT - Night
About The Position
The Acute Care RN Preceptor provides guidance and mentorship to new hires during orientation. The preceptor demonstrates competency in the department by following policies and procedures, maintains clinical expertise through relevant workshops, seminars, and in-services, and participates in clinical education activities, including orienting new employees and teaching student nurses. The role delivers professional nursing care and education guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and the theory of professional governance, consistent with the organization’s mission, vision, and values. The preceptor partners with preceptees to complete orientation documentation and checklists, reports progress or concerns to the Nurse Manager or designee, helps evaluate performance, and collaborates on goals and learning plans. The position is patient-facing, on-site, and has no supervisory or budget responsibility.
Requirements
- At least 9 months of Stormont Vail Health RN experience; directors’ discretion applies.
- Successful completion of Stormont Vail preceptor course training.
- No corrective actions at warning level or above.
- Must have FTE status; PRN status does not qualify.
- Registered Nurse license through KSBN.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations.
- Must meet educational preparation or other qualifications within time frames specified by department policy.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and mentorship to new hires during orientation.
- Demonstrate departmental competency by following policies and procedures.
- Maintain clinical expertise by attending workshops, seminars, and in-services relevant to department needs.
- Participate in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees and teaching student nurses.
- Deliver professional nursing care and education guided by Jean Watson’s Theory of Human Caring and the theory of professional governance.
- Provide bi-weekly progress updates and/or concerns to the Nurse Manager or designee using the Preceptee Evaluation form.
- Partner with the preceptee to complete orientation documentation and checklists within the designated orientation period.
- Participate with the Charge Nurse in completing the preceptee’s performance appraisal.
- Collaborate with the Nurse Manager or designee to evaluate progress, revise goals, and update the learning plan as appropriate.
- Demonstrate clinical competency, knowledge, decision-making, and appropriate skill level.
- Maintain annual preceptor competency.
- Participate in developing and attaining system-wide and department hospital goals, and demonstrate self-improvement through continuing education and professional development.
- Comply with Stormont Vail Health policies, standards, mandatory training, and requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
