Home Health RN Preceptor

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Rochester, MN

13d•$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 the clinical competency of assigned employees to ensure quality standards of care are met. The role also oversees home health services for clients in the community and provides comprehensive client care and case management as assigned. Working with clients, families, and the health care team, the RN Preceptor develops and implements goal-centered care plans that account for quality measures and financial aspects of treatment. The position builds and maintains respectful relationships and reports to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, with an on-call rotation. The position reports to the Rochester, Minnesota office and provides services in Rochester and surrounding cities. Client care takes place in individual homes and other community settings.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license without revocation, suspension, limitations, or restrictions.
At least two years of experience in a health care facility or home care field.
Proof of negative TB testing through a 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.
Disclosure of convictions and criminal history relating to provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including Minnesota Department of Health and Federal Office of the Inspector General List of Excluded Individuals and Entities screenings.
Demonstrated critical thinking, ability to follow standards and procedures, and ability to make appropriate clinical judgments for safe and effective client care.
Ability to work independently, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, establish 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 and engaging learning environment, assess learning needs, and tailor teaching methods to individual learning styles.
Basic computer skills, willingness to learn new software, and experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook.
Ability to drive or use public transportation in all types of weather and adapt to varied home and community environments.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands: moving 50–100 pounds occasionally, 25–50 pounds frequently, and 10–20 pounds constantly; the description also lists moving up to 20 pounds occasionally as light demand.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Reflect the company’s mission and values while developing and maintaining professional working relationships.
Provide direct instruction and guidance to clinical staff on clinical procedures, protocols, and best practices across client care areas.
Perform initial and periodic client assessments, determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate care effectiveness and outcomes.
Collaborate with physicians, non-physician practitioners, and the home health team to develop and update each client’s home health plan of care at least every 60 days or more often when changes occur.
Coordinate client care with families, caregivers, community resources, and other health care members.
Advocate for clients by assessing home safety, developing and implementing individualized abuse-prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation.
Meet documentation standards for accuracy, timeliness, and payer and billing compliance.
Educate clients, families, caregivers, licensed clinicians as indicated, and unlicensed personnel.
Provide direct care to clients of varying ages, clinical 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 recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, training, assignment, and discharge of staff in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Ensure appropriate financial management of clients’ home health services.
Manage the work schedule effectively, adapt to unexpected changes, and participate in the on-call process.