Home Health RN Preceptor

Adara Home Health•Rochester, MN

9d•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 assigned employees’ clinical competency to help ensure quality standards of care. The role also oversees home health services in the community and provides comprehensive client care and case management as assigned. In collaboration with clients, families, and the health care team, the RN Preceptor develops and implements goal-centered care plans that consider quality measures and financial aspects of treatment. This position reports to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with an on-call rotation. It reports to the Rochester, Minnesota office and serves Rochester and surrounding cities. Client care takes place in individual homes and other community settings, requiring adaptability and travel in varied weather conditions.

Requirements

Current Minnesota Registered Nurse 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 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.
Disclosure of convictions and criminal history related to the 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.
Critical thinking skills and the ability to follow standards and procedures and make appropriate clinical judgments for safe, 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 learning environment, assess learning needs, and tailor teaching methods to individual learning styles.
Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new software programs.
Experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Mentor, orient, educate, and train assigned professional and unlicensed client care personnel.
Evaluate the clinical competency of employees assigned by the Clinical Supervisor or designee.
Provide direct instruction and guidance to clinical staff on clinical procedures, protocols, and best practices.
Assess clients initially and periodically, determine care needs, implement interventions, and evaluate care effectiveness.
Collaborate with physicians or non-physician practitioners and the home health team to develop and update client home health plans of care at least every 60 days or more often as needs change.
Coordinate client care with family, caregivers, community resources, and other health care team members.
Advocate for client safety by assessing home environments, developing and implementing individualized abuse-prevention plans, and reporting suspected abuse, neglect, vulnerability, 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, 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 staff recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, training, assignment, and discharge according to company policies and procedures.
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.
Build and maintain professional working relationships and reflect the company’s mission and values.