Hospice Registered Nurse Preceptor

Optimal Care•Jackson, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Optimal Care is a clinician-owned and operated company providing Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. We are committed to creating an environment where employees can realize their highest potential while focusing on patients and families. Our integrated care delivery model uses technology, innovation, and best practices to achieve value-based outcomes in chronic disease management, rehabilitation, and end-of-life care. Our mission is to Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care, ensuring an exceptional workplace where expertise and passion for quality care can thrive.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
Current State License as a Registered Nurse
Minimum one (2) year experience as a nurse in a hospice or home health environment
Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
Possess excellent observation, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Demonstrates the ability to assess and respond to the needs of the organization
Strong leadership skills to be able to train clinicians
Must be able to communicate professionally with all levels of the organization
Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred

Responsibilities

Administers skilled nursing care to terminally ill patients and families in home or facility settings.
Performs admission, routine, respite, or continuous care visits and assesses patients within regulatory requirements.
Responsible for overall coordination of care for assigned patient caseload.
Makes regular visits to patients, communicates with the Interdisciplinary Team (IDG) and Medical Director.
Identifies and addresses patient, family, and caregiver needs in accordance with physician orders and the IDG plan of care.
Responsible for the training of clinicians, including new hire orientation and remedial training.
May perform facility education when requested.
Makes follow-up visits according to patient, family, and facility needs.
Assumes primary responsibility for caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the plan of treatment.
Possesses basic assessment skills specific to Hospice care, including identification of home safety risks, appropriateness of home environment, availability of support systems, and community resources.
Initiates, supervises, and documents the observance of Home Health Aide and LPN care delivery per organization policy.
Assumes responsibility for the clinical training of students and remedial training of tenured staff.
Maintains regular communication with Education Departments and student supervisors.
Ensures students meet Optimal Care expectations for productivity, time to synch, timely documentation completion, length of visits, and other defined metrics.