Registered Nurse (RN) Preceptor

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Fairfax, VA

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. The Registered Nurse (RN) Preceptor completes clinical training for all new hire field staff. The Preceptor works with the training team to ensure delivery of quality training. The RN Preceptor ensures the COP for the Skilled Home Aide is met by providing the required competency evaluation at hire and at any time deemed necessary by the agency, as well provides training of home health aides when new education is needed and supervision of home health aides during the supervised practical portion of the trainings. The RN Preceptor ensures compliance with all federal, state, and agency rules and regulations. ASHN adopts the RN scope of practice as outlined by the state for its licensed RN personnel. The RN is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

Requirements

Two years of nursing experience, at least one year must be in the provision of home health care
Ability to drive to assigned training locations, as needed
Registered Nurse with a current license in the state of employment

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical training experience preferred
Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint are preferred as well as electronic medical documentation
Ability to create positive impressions and communicate with a variety of people and maintain effective communication with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
Ability to remain calm, have patience, compassion and be accommodating while caring and working with patients
Knowledgeable on nursing best practices
Ability to make appropriate nursing judgments
Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
Detail-oriented and observant
Disciplined style of work ethic.
Ability to prioritize and be timely.
Works efficiently
Ability to follow directions and work as a team member

Responsibilities

Completes training for all field staff new hires at assigned location/s
Ensures proper training and documentation techniques are taught to staff that follow and fulfill CMS guidelines
Provides training of home health aides and the supervision of home health aides during the supervised practical portion of the trainings
Grades field training documents to ensure understanding of documentation system
Work in the field with staff as needed
Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services
Monitor field nurse activities regarding execution of OASIS, ICD9 coding, etc.
Work with Training Team to deliver complete initial and recurrent clinical training
Collaborate with Training Manager regarding new initiatives
Collaborate with Quality Team to improve patient outcomes
Develop tools and learning aides for field staff and clinical training for annual competencies
Work with Training Manager to develop clinical care documents, disease management processes and clinical policies
Reviews clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
Work with Training Manager to ensure program compliance with local, state and federal regulations
Maintains active RN license in state of employment
Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
Understands, implements and practices policies and procedures for agency operation
Performs assigned duties with use of computer and phone
Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements
Other duties as assigned