Clinical Preceptor

United Energy Workers Healthcare•Paducah, KY

6d•$82,000 - $87,000

About The Position

The Clinical Preceptor is a highly skilled professional trained in home health and their designated UEWH role who supports and guides team members. The position serves as an educator, mentor, and role model, teaching, coaching, evaluating, and counseling new and experienced team members. The Clinical Preceptor works with the care conference team to provide ongoing group or individual education and participates in the UEWH program through community outreach, clinical education, employee orientation, and collaboration with the local branch. Clinical Preceptor duties are in addition to the general responsibilities of the person’s profession, such as RN, social worker, chaplain, or physical therapist. The role facilitates onboarding and orientation, supports competency assessment and ongoing training, provides clinical consultation, and works with clinical leadership and the Education team to address performance and development needs. The position requires travel between locations in the employee’s personal vehicle.

Requirements

At least two years of experience.
Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license as applicable to the assignment, and current automobile liability insurance.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Perform the duties outlined in the applicable professional job description, in addition to Clinical Preceptor responsibilities.
Engage in learning experiences to support professional growth.
Promote a positive image of UEWH in the branch and local community.
Follow UEWH policies, procedures, and personnel policies, including disaster preparedness and response requirements.
Facilitate onboarding so new team members can adapt to UEWH’s culture, work environment, role functions, standards, policies, and procedures.
Provide input to the Clinical Manager on orientation plans for new employees.
Ensure new employees and contract personnel complete initial competency assessments before assuming full job responsibilities.
Coordinate and facilitate orientation for nursing and other disciplines within the POD or region, and determine and communicate when a team member is ready for independent practice.
Work with Clinical Managers or Regional Directors to address performance issues and provide additional training as needed.
Assist with annual skills assessments as directed by the Clinical Manager or Regional Director.
Advocate for additional training when team members need further development.
Provide clinical consultation to staff on effective and appropriate interventions in challenging cases.
Collaborate with the Education team to develop, update, and implement initial and annual clinical competency programs.
Mentor, support, and guide new and current team members through structured training and ongoing mentorship.
Monitor team members’ work efficiency and productivity, providing individualized education and support as needed.
Deliver ongoing training and support to employees as needed.
Attend relevant UEWH meetings when possible to stay informed about patient care concerns, physician updates, family interactions, and contracted facilities.
Participate in monthly Senior Staff virtual meetings with the Education and Clinical Departments to receive training updates and collaborate on challenges.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Clinical Manager, Regional Director, or as otherwise assigned.
Travel between locations using a personal vehicle.