Home Health RN Preceptor

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Rochester, MN

11d•$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 assigned employees’ clinical competency to help ensure quality standards of care are met. The role 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 Preceptor develops and implements goal-centered care plans that consider 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, Monday–Friday position with an on-call rotation. The position reports to the Rochester, Minnesota office and serves Rochester and surrounding cities. Client care takes place in individual homes and other community settings.

Requirements

Currently hold an unrestricted Minnesota Registered Nurse (RN) license that has not been revoked or suspended.
Provide proof of negative tuberculosis testing by Mantoux skin test, single TB blood test, or chest X-ray.
Have access to a dependable automobile for travel to multiple company business stops per day.
Have a valid driver’s license and proof of current car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Have U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclose convictions and criminal history records relating to crimes involving the 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.
Have at least two years of experience in a health care facility or home care field.
Demonstrate critical thinking, the ability to follow standards and procedures, and appropriate clinical judgment for safe and effective client care.
Be able to work independently, adapt to change, manage varied assignments, set priorities, and complete necessary duties.
Be able to build and maintain professional relationships.
Have excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal communication, education, and teaching skills.
Be able to create a supportive learning environment, assess learning needs, and tailor teaching methods to individual learning styles.
Have basic computer skills, be willing to learn new software, and have experience with Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft Outlook.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Reflect the company’s mission and values in 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 the client’s plan of care at least every 60 days or more often when changes occur.
Coordinate client care with family, 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, vulnerability, 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 staff recruitment, onboarding, evaluation, training, assignment, and discharge in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Ensure effective and appropriate financial management of clients’ home health services.
Manage the work schedule effectively, adapt to unexpected changes, remain flexible, and participate in the on-call process.