Hospice RN Perceptor

Position Summary The Hospice RN Preceptor serves as a clinical mentor and educator responsible for onboarding, training, and supporting newly hired and transitioning clinical staff. This role ensures that all team members demonstrate competency in hospice philosophy, clinical skills, regulatory compliance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The RN Preceptor plays a critical role in workforce readiness by fostering confidence, critical thinking, and compassionate care delivery aligned with hospice standards and organizational values. Key Responsibilities Clinical Preceptorship & Orientation Provide structured, discipline‑specific orientation for new hospice nurses and other clinical team members Facilitate hands‑on training during patient visits, modeling best practices in symptom management, communication, and end‑of‑life care Supervise and validate clinical competencies, including providing dietary counseling, hospice nursing services, treatments and preventive procedures, initiating appropriate nursing procedures, observing signs and symptoms and reporting to the physician and IDG members any unexpected changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition, teaching, supervising and counseling the patient and family members about providing care, supervising and training other nursing service personnel, developing and re‑evaluating the patient/family care plan in conjunction with IDG, performing specific nursing procedures as needed following doctor’s orders, attending team conferences, maintaining records as required by hospice, following policies and procedures, observing confidentiality and safeguarding all patient‑related information in compliance with HIPAA regulations, and communicating to the supervisor if unable to meet a patient’s need or perform a procedure Participate in on‑call system and provide on‑call coverage when unavailable for assigned duties Work with interdisciplinary group concept of patient care, coordinate the implementation of the plan of care for patients residing in SNF, NF, ICForMR, organize work schedule and utilize time management to attend all required meetings, comply with agency infection control policies and protocols, and assist with orientation, teaching and training as requested Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Clinical Services or Clinical Manager and gradually transition orientee from observation to independent practice using a competency‑based approach Education & Workforce Development Collaborate with the Director of Orientation and Workforce Readiness to implement and refine orientation programs Assist in developing educational materials, skills checklists, and competency tools Provide real‑time coaching and constructive feedback to orientees Identify learning gaps and create individualized development plans Support ongoing staff education, including refreshers and skill validations Quality, Compliance & Documentation Ensure adherence to hospice Conditions of Participation (CoPs), state, and federal regulations Mentor staff on accurate, timely, and defensible clinical documentation Reinforce eligibility criteria and appropriate clinical decision‑making Monitor orientee documentation and provide corrective guidance as needed Interdisciplinary Collaboration Model effective collaboration with the hospice interdisciplinary team, including nursing, social work, chaplaincy, aides, and physicians Educate orientees on each discipline’s role and the importance of coordinated care Promote timely communication and follow‑up on patient needs Leadership & Culture Serve as a role model for hospice philosophy, compassion, and professionalism Promote a culture of accountability, curiosity, and continuous improvement Support employee engagement and retention through positive onboarding experiences Provide feedback to leadership on orientee progress and readiness Qualifications Education & Licensure Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred Experience Minimum of 3–5 years of hospice or palliative care experience, RNCM preferred Demonstrated expertise in end‑of‑life care, symptom management, and patient/family education Previous preceptor, educator, or leadership experience preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Strong understanding of hospice regulations and eligibility criteria Exceptional communication and teaching skills Ability to coach, mentor, and evaluate clinical performance Critical thinking and clinical judgment in complex situations High level of emotional intelligence and empathy Strong organizational and time management skills Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) systems Work Environment & Expectations Provides care and training in patient homes, facilities, and community settings Participate in ride‑along, field training, and occasional classroom or virtual sessions Flexible schedule to meet orientation needs, which may include occasional evenings Must be willing to travel to meet the needs of new orientees and their locations Performance Metrics Orientee competency validation and time‑to‑independence Documentation accuracy and compliance rates Retention of new hires Feedback from orientees and interdisciplinary team members Contribution to orientation program development General Working Conditions Physical Demands While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, lift, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, stop, kneel, crouch, or crawl with no restrictions. Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Unusual Demands The employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or dry humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. #J-18808-Ljbffr CorsoCare