Clinical Nurse Preceptor - Med Surg

Tenet Healthcare • Detroit, MI

3h • Onsite

About The Position

Detroit Receiving Hospital is committed to providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and collaborative environment. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with advanced technology and be part of a healthcare community dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of our patients.

Under general supervision, instructs, counsels, monitors and evaluates nursing personnel during orientation to hospital or unit; assists in planning, presenting, evaluating and revising staff development activities; performs duties of charge nurse/team leader or Staff Nurse when needed. The essential functions of this job include but are not limited to those marked with an asterisk.

Requirements

• BSN or enrollment/documented intent to complete within two years.
• Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state of Michigan.
• Two years staff nurse experience in area of clinical specialty.
• Provides training and guidance to assigned personnel.
• Provides functional guidance and training to less skilled personnel.
• May act as charge nurse or team leader.
• May supervise nursing students.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, counsels and monitors the work of nursing orientees in the aspects of clinical nursing relative to assigned area; educates nursing orientees concerning nursing policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with Nurse Educator in planning and structuring orientation program to meet the individual orientee’s needs; plans daily assignments for orientees.
• Performs on-going assessment and regular formal evaluations of nursing staff during orientation period; documents all observations and submits recommendations to supervisor (e.g., duration of individual orientation).
• Assists Nurse Educator in planning, presenting, evaluating and revising the staff development activities and nursing policies and procedures.
• Serves as a role model and resource person for all nursing staff.
• Performs duties and responsibilities of charge nurse/team leader or Staff Nurse as needed or directed.
• Adheres to the mission, vision, values and code of Business Conduct as established by the DMC and its associate facilities. Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to customer service values of respect, courtesy, ownership, privacy, professionalism and responsiveness.
• Adheres to hospital and department policies, procedures, and objectives and performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level