Registered Nurse (RN ), Preceptor, Home Health
About The Position
The RN Preceptor for Home Health mentors and provides clinical instruction to newly hired clinicians as they transition into home health care. The preceptor supports orientation and onboarding through hands-on field training and instruction in the EMR system, helping ensure safe and effective patient care. The role includes orienting clinicians to home health workflows, documentation, patient interactions, and safety protocols; guiding them in KanTime EMR use; accompanying them on home visits to model care and provide feedback; and educating them on agency policies, infection control, and emergency procedures. The preceptor evaluates progress, supports clinicians as they move toward independent practice, stays current with clinical standards and Medicare guidelines, and helps maintain orientation tools and materials. This is a field-based position involving home visits and travel throughout an assigned service area in Missouri and Illinois, with office or remote work for documentation and team meetings. The stated pay range is $45.00–$50.00 per hour.
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 preferred.
- Prior mentoring, precepting, or leadership experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Orient and train clinicians in home health workflows, documentation, patient interaction, and safety protocols.
- Guide preceptees in using KanTime EMR and documenting visits, OASIS assessments, and care coordination accurately and compliantly.
- Accompany new staff on home visits to model skilled home health care, conduct assessments, and provide real-time feedback.
- Educate clinicians on agency policies and procedures, infection control, and emergency protocols for home settings.
- Promote best practices in time management, visit planning, and patient education.
- Evaluate preceptee performance and progress and communicate findings to clinical leadership.
- Support new clinicians as they transition into independent practice.
- 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)
- Short-term disability
- AD&D insurance
- 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
