Registered Nurse (RN ), Preceptor, Home Health
About The Position
The RN Preceptor for Home Health serves as a mentor and clinical instructor for newly hired clinicians transitioning into home health care. The preceptor supports orientation and onboarding through hands-on training in the field and within the EMR system, ensuring safe, effective patient care while orienting home health staff. The role includes training clinicians in home health workflows, documentation, patient interaction, and safety protocols; guiding staff on KanTime EMR and OASIS documentation; accompanying new staff on home visits to model care and provide feedback; and educating them on agency policies, infection control, and emergency procedures. The preceptor also evaluates progress, supports clinicians’ transition to independent practice, stays current with clinical standards and Medicare guidelines, and helps refine orientation materials. The position is field-based, with home visits throughout an assigned service area in Missouri and Illinois, alongside office or remote work for documentation and team meetings.
Requirements
- Active and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
- Minimum 4–5 years of clinical nursing experience, including at least 2 years in home health.
- Proficiency with EMR systems.
- Experience with OASIS documentation and Medicare home health regulations.
- Current BLS certification.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
- Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Effective teaching and communication abilities.
- Comfort with mobile technology and EMR systems.
- Compassion, patience, and professionalism.
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with KanTime EMR.
- Prior mentoring, precepting, or leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Orient and train clinicians in home health workflows, documentation, patient interaction, and safety protocols.
- Guide preceptees in using KanTime EMR and completing accurate, compliant visit documentation, OASIS assessments, and care coordination.
- Accompany new staff on home visits to model skilled home health care, conduct assessments, and provide real-time feedback.
- Educate clinicians on agency policies, procedures, infection control, and home-setting emergency protocols.
- Promote best practices in time management, visit planning, and patient education.
- Evaluate preceptees’ performance and progress and communicate findings to clinical leadership.
- Support new clinicians’ transition into independent, confident practitioners.
- Stay current with clinical standards, Medicare guidelines, and KanTime updates to ensure accurate instruction.
- Assist in refining and updating preceptorship tools and orientation materials.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) with 4% company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Supplemental benefits, including short-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
