Acute Care RN Preceptor (Flint Hills) - Emergency Room - FT - Night

Preceptor

Full time

12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)

Hours per week: 36

Non-Exempt

A Brief Overview

The preceptor responsibility and accountability is to provide guidance and mentorship to new hires as they go through the orientation process. The preceptor will demonstrate competency in the department by following policies and procedures. They will maintain clinical expertise by attending workshops, seminars, and in-services related to the needs of the department. Participates actively in clinical education activities, including orientation of new employees and teaching student nurses.

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred. Must meet educational preparation or other qualifications within specified time frames as determined/outlined by specific department policy.

Experience Qualifications

• 9 months Stormont Vail Health RN experience; directors' discretion. Required
• Have successfully completed Stormont Vail preceptor course training. Required

Skills and Abilities

• No Corrective Actions at warning or above. (Required proficiency)
• Must be an FTE status (no PRN). (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Registered Nurse - KSBN Required
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required
• Additional certification may be required for certain patient care settings or populations.

What You Will Do

• Deliver professional nursing care and education guided by Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring and theory of professional governance, both of which are congruent with the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Provide bi-weekly progress and/or concerns to the Nurse Manager or designee via the Preceptee Evaluation form.
• Partner with the preceptee to ensure that all orientation documentation and checklists are completed within the designated orientation period.
• Participate in conjunction with the Charge Nurse in completion of the preceptee's performance appraisal.
• Collaborate with the Nurse Manager or designee to evaluate progress, revise goals and update learning plan as appropriate.
• Demonstrates clinical competency, knowledge, decision making and appropriate skill level.
• Maintain annual preceptor competency.
• Participates in development and attainment of system wide/department hospital goals and demonstrates self-improvement with continuing education and participation in professional development.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site; No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs): Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Crawling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Driving (Automatic): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard): Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand): Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Pulling: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Pushing: Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Reaching (Forward): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead): Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Stooping: Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Talking: Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Walking: Frequently 3-5 Hours

Working Conditions

• Chemical: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Blood and Body Fluids: Rarely less than 1 hour
• Risk of Exposure to Hazardous Drugs: Rarely less than 1 hour

Stormont Vail is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to the philosophy and practice of providing equal opportunities for all employees and prospective employees, without regard to the following classifications: race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, uniformed service, disability or genetic information. This applies to all aspects of employment practices including hiring, firing, pay, benefits, promotions, lateral movements, job training, and any other terms or conditions of employment.

Retaliation is prohibited against any person who files a claim of discrimination, participates in a discrimination investigation, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment act based upon the above classifications.