Home Health RN Preceptor

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Mendota Heights, MN

4d•$70,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse Preceptor mentors, orients, educates, and trains assigned professional and unlicensed client-care personnel as they transition into their roles. The preceptor evaluates clinical competency of employees assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or designee to help ensure quality standards of care are met. The position also oversees home health services in the community and provides comprehensive client care and case management as assigned. Working with clients, families, and the health care team, the RN develops and implements goal-centered care plans that consider quality measures and financial aspects of treatment, while building and maintaining respectful professional relationships. The role reports to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with an on-call rotation. It reports to the Mendota Heights, Minnesota office and provides services in Mendota Heights and surrounding cities. Client care takes place in individual homes and community settings, with travel between business stops required.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota, with a license that has not been revoked or suspended and has no limitations or restrictions.
At least two years of experience in a health care facility or home care field.
Proof of negative TB testing by Mantoux skin test, single TB blood test, or chest X-ray.
Access to a dependable automobile for travel to multiple company business stops each day.
Valid driver’s license and proof of current car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose convictions and criminal history records related to provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.
Demonstrate critical thinking, ability to follow standards and procedures, and sound clinical judgment to provide safe and effective client care.
Ability to work independently, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, set priorities, and complete necessary duties.
Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal communication, education, and teaching skills.
Ability to create a supportive learning environment, assess learning needs, and tailor teaching to individual learning styles.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software; experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook is required.
Able to adapt to varied home and community environments and drive or use public transportation in all types of weather.
Able to meet the stated physical demands, including lifting and transferring clients with adaptive equipment.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Mentor, orient, educate, and train assigned professional and unlicensed client-care personnel.
Evaluate assigned employees’ clinical competency to help ensure quality standards of care are met.
Provide direct instruction and guidance to clinical staff on procedures, protocols, and best practices.
Assess clients initially and periodically, determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians, non-physician practitioners, and the home health team to develop and update plans of care at least every 60 days or when client needs change.
Coordinate client care with families, caregivers, community resources, and other health care team members.
Advocate for client safety by assessing home environments, creating and implementing individualized abuse-prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation that complies with payer and billing requirements.
Educate clients, families, caregivers, licensed clinicians as indicated, and unlicensed personnel.
Provide direct care to clients of varying ages, acuity levels, and diagnoses in accordance with company policies and procedures and the Minnesota Nurse Practice Act.
Provide clinical oversight, education, orientation, and training to licensed clinicians, office personnel, and unlicensed personnel.
Perform Registered Nurse Case Manager responsibilities as delegated by the Clinical Supervisor or designee.
Assist with staff recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, training, assignment, and discharge according to company policies and procedures.
Help ensure effective and appropriate financial management of clients’ home health services.
Manage the work schedule effectively, adapt to unexpected changes, and participate in the on-call process.
Develop and maintain professional working relationships that reflect the company’s mission and values.