Registered Nurse (RN) Preceptor, Home Health

Job description

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. MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR IN THE PROVISION OF HOME HEALTH Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:15am - 5:00pm Compensation: $85,000/annually Agency: Baptist Home Care of Kentucky Territory: Louisville and Floyd HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE: As a Registered Nurse (RN) Preceptor the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients by ensuring quality and safe delivery of home health services. WHAT WE OFFER: We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates receive paid time off and may participate in the 401K, if they choose. Historically the company has matched 401K contributions which helps build your nest egg even faster. Finally, our benefit program includes company paid life, disability insurance, and a robust Employee Assistance Program. HOW YOU'LL WORK: You’ll complete clinical training for all new hire field staff. You will work with the training team to ensure delivery of quality training. You’ll ensure 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. MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Education/Training: Ensure proper training and documentation techniques are taught to staff that follow and fulfill CMS guidelines. Provide training of home health aides and the supervision of home health aides during the supervised practical portion of the trainings. Patient Care: Work in the field with patients and staff as needed. Minimize Patient Risk: Ensure quality and safe delivery of home health services. Oversight: Monitor field nurse activities regarding execution of OASIS, ICD9 coding, etc. Collaboration: Work with Training Team to deliver complete initial and recurrent clinical training. Collaborate with Training Manager regarding new initiatives. Work with the Quality Team to improve patient outcomes. Training Materials: 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. Policies: Review clinical documentation and maintain current knowledge of all Medicare/ Federal/ Insurance / Company and Hospital guidelines, policies and protocol. HARD & SOFT SKILLS: Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude. Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers. Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions. Critical thinker and the ability to problem solve clinical needs. Technical/computer skills as well as use of electronic medical documentation. Utilization of nursing best practices and the ability to make appropriate nursing judgments. REQUIREMENTS: Current RN license in the state of employment Minimum of two (2) years of nursing experience, at least one (1) year must be in the provision of home health care. Previous clinical training experience preferred. Capable of all physical demands We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family. #INDBAP1 We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today! This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.