RN- Preceptor

Company: MercyOne Home Care
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Overview
MercyOne Home Care has provided home care and wellness services for over 35 years. Their innovative services and specialty programs recognize the needs of each patient and promote the highest quality of life. Their goal is to ensure all services consistently exceed quality measures and the expectations of patients and referring physicians. MercyOne's quality care is provided through a team of registered nurses, social workers, companions, dieticians, aides and physical, occupational and speech therapists.
Responsibilities
Are you a experienced RN Preceptor looking for a Fulltime Day Shift (Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM -On-call rotation) Field Work in a Exciting Career Path with a company that is INCLUSIVE to all and knows you by your name, not just another headcount?
Then MercyOne in Des Moines, Iowa is where you need to be!
We offer: Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM), COMPETITIVE SALARY,CAREER DEVELOPMENT, FLEXIBILITY, WORK-LIFE BALANCE your journey begins here with MercyOne!
Additional Employee Benefits Include:--- Paid Time Off--- Tuition Reimbursement--- Health Care Benefits
--- Mileage Reimbursement
--- 401k Employer match / Incentive Bonus Plan
Function of the RN Preceptor includes:

• The RN Preceptor must be an experienced Registered Nurse in home health who has the desire to teach and uses evidenced-based practices to socialize/facilitate/mentor a new RN to the role of a home health care nurse through clinical learning experiences.
• The RN-Preceptor must also collaborate with the Director and Manager of Clinical Services and the Clinical Educator, will use useful feedback in determining goals and learning objectives, teach home care protocols, and encourage critical thinking.
• The RN-Preceptor must have broad knowledge and demonstrates enjoyment/enthusiasm for patient care and teaching and has ability to: present information in an organized clear manner, connect information to broader concepts, explain basis for actions/decisions, communicate goals/expectations clearly, answer questions clearly/precisely, perform fair/thoughtful evaluations, accurately assess a learners knowledge, attitudes, and skills, and generate interest, motivate/capture a learners attention.Join our team and share your passion for Nursing and warm smile.
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  Qualifications
  • 
    An active RN license in the state of Iowa
  • Three to Five years of RN experience a must. Three years of RN Preceptor Field work a plus
  • Bachelors Degree required; Masters Degree a plus
  • Must have RN work experience and training in Homecare, Hospice and Palliative care.
  • Knowledge of administering medications
  • The ability to think and act quickly and discern the difference between urgent vs. emergency situations
  • Ability to be very autonomous while still being part of a care team
  • Passion for excellence in quality of care
  • Effective leadership in collaborating with all team members including physicians and ancillary team members
  • Must have good communication skills
  • Must have good interpersonal skills

Keywords: MercyOne Home Care, Des Moines , RN- Preceptor, Healthcare , Des Moines, Iowa