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 and maintains clinical expertise through workshops, seminars, and in-services relevant to departmental needs. The role actively participates in clinical education, including orienting new employees and teaching student nurses. The preceptor 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 role provides regular progress updates, helps ensure orientation documentation is completed, participates in performance appraisal, and collaborates with nursing leadership to assess progress and adjust learning plans. This is a patient-facing, on-site role with no supervisory or budget responsibility.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred; meet educational preparation or other qualifications within time frames established by department policy.
- 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 be an FTE employee; PRN status is not eligible.
- Registered Nurse license through KSBN.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Provide guidance and mentorship to new hires during orientation.
- Demonstrate departmental clinical competency and follow policies and procedures.
- Maintain clinical expertise by attending relevant workshops, seminars, and in-services.
- Participate in clinical education activities, including orienting 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 updates on the preceptee’s progress 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 pursue 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
