Lead RN Nurse Preceptor

HCR Home Care•Syracuse, NY

5d•$80,000 - $92,000•Onsite

About The Position

A qualified clinical professional who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides nursing services to patients in the home, as prescribed by the attending physician. The Lead RN Nurse Preceptor is recognized as an experienced nurse whose high level of home health proficiency is clearly evident to peers, patients, and referral sources.

Requirements

Current, valid RN license issued by NYS Department of Education
Minimum one year home care experience
Knowledge of State and Federal regulations, as well as payer guidelines.
Current, unexpired NYS Driver’s License.
Current CPR Certification.
Minimum 2 years of home care experience
Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills, possesses ability to multitask.
Strong documentation skills.
Clinical competency of nursing skills.
Demonstrated effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary care team.

Nice To Haves

BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide in-home clinical orientation for new employees or current employees needing assistance by providing 1:1 teaching and modeling of job duties through co-visits.
Deliver didactic classroom training, as needed.
Evaluate and document skill performance of preceptee to determine skill competency.
Coordinate with new clinical employees through orientation period to provide mentoring, training and advocacy.
Participate in case conference/staff meetings with preceptee and manager weekly during orientation period.
Become an instructor through the DOH for the HHA training program.
Participates in pilot programs as needed to assist in the quality and growth within the CHHA or other areas as they arise.
Perform Supervisory co-visits as needed for the field staff.
Participate in Competency days throughout the footprint.
Other duties as assigned.