RN Home Health Clinical Preceptor
UnityPoint Health
Summary
The RN Home Health Clinical Preceptor assists in the delivery of clinical orientation and validation of clinical competency for new and current team members. The Clinical Preceptor applies best practices, adult learning principles, and coaching and mentoring skills to foster the growth and learning of team members. Clinical Preceptors also provide direct patient care and/or case management for a diverse community-based caseload.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Facilitates coordinated transitions from orientation program to independence within targeted goal.
- Tracks required orientation progress and provides progress to the Clinical Supervisor.
- Conducts new employee competency assessment and sets weekly goals with Clinical Leadership Team.
- Validates ongoing competency progress of current clinical staff as directed by the Clinical Leadership Team.
- Demonstrates competency and proficiency in case management for provision of care, clinical expertise, documentation, utilization effectiveness, patient experience and quality outcomes.
- Completes all documentation accurately and submits to office within 24 hours of visit, phone call and/or change in treatment or orders.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings and case conferencing to ensure patient quality care, patient advocacy, utilization and outcomes.
- Follows guidelines for visits/case management/units of care depending on number of new employees assigned for orientation.
- Makes recommendations related to training and skills development to clinical education team.
Qualifications
- Graduate of a State Board-approved program for registered nurses.
- Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Valid driver's license
- Auto insurance
- Minimum of two years of home health experience
- One year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned.
Requirements
- Graduate of a State Board-approved program for registered nurses
- Valid RN license in the state(s) of practice, including eligibility under a NLC multistate license
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Valid driver's license
- Auto insurance
- Minimum of two years of home health experience
- One year nursing experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.