Preceptor, Registered Nurse - Hospice

Agency: Summa Health at Home and Hospice 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. Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers. Based on this regulation, all of our employees must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption. HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE: As a Registered Nurse (RN) Preceptor, Hospice the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients by ensuring quality and safe delivery of hospice services. WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE: Our leadership team values creating a place where you can do your best work. We have built our hospice programs to align with industry best practice and we take pride in offering a work culture where your time and your family are valuable to us. Our regional and local leaders are committed to giving you the tools and the resources you need to be successful, but we also value your personal and professional growth. We demonstrate that value by putting an emphasis on coaching and staff development to help you create the career you want. WHAT YOU WILL LOVE DOING: You’ll provide a welcoming onboarding experience and orientation new staff. You will complete clinical training for all new hospice staff and ensure delivery of quality training. Training: Complete orientation and all ongoing competency and annual training for all hospice employees and staff that follow and fulfill CMS guidelines. Provide training and direction to hospice aides during the supervised practical portion of the trainings. Patient Care: Work in the field with patients and staff as needed. Quality: Ensure quality and safe delivery of hospice services. Collaboration: Collaborate with Director of Nursing and/or Executive Director regarding new initiatives. Work with local and regional leadership to improve patient outcomes. Training Materials: Develop tools and learning aides for field staff and clinical training for annual competencies. Work with Hospice Operations Specialist to develop clinical care documents, disease management processes and clinical policies. Policies: Reviews clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. 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. 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 or hospice. Previous clinical training experience preferred. Technical/computer skills as well as use of electronic medical documentation. HCHB experience is preferred. Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver. Capable of all physical demands. 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. We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family. 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. Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.