Are you an experienced Hospice Registered Nurse with clinical education or precepting experience?
We have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are hiring a Nurse Preceptor to join our Training and Development team. You are a licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
In this role, you will provide supervision to assigned newly hired clinical staff members while serving as the educational preceptor. You will play a critical role in ensuring the successful transition from the date of hire through a 3-month orientation period.
You will precept clinical staff in the following: (includes, not limited to)

• Patient assessment
• Hospice Care
• Palliative Care
Care Plan Process with an emphasis on pain and symptom management and specific competency requirements.

Travel Requirement: This position requires travel throughout the Big Bend Hospice service area, based on the assigned new hires team.


Hospice work is not a job – it’s a calling.

Caring for patients and their families at the end of life requires exceptional people with the spirit and commitment to providing compassionate care.

Big Bend Hospice has been the “Hometown Hospice” in the Florida Big Bend area since 1983. Our non-profit's mission is to “inspire hope by positively impacting the way our community experiences serious illness or grief one family at a time.”

Big Bend Hospice strives to be the employer of choice and is committed to providing the education, tools, and work environment to allow employees to perform at their best. For more information about Big Bend Hospice, visit bigbendhospice.org or us on Instagram or Facebook.


Our Culture

Our culture is cultivated using the following values:

• Integrity - We demonstrate integrity in everything we do
• Accountability - We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards
• Respect - We respect our patients and the families we serve, and we respect one another
• Stewards - We are good stewards of our resources
• Innovation - We strive for increased knowledge and explore innovative ways to fulfill our mission
• Excellence - We are committed to excellence and helping each employee reach their highest potential

Duties/Responsibilities:
(Includes, but is not limited to)

• Precepts clinical staff, ensures their successful transition from date of hire through 3-month Orientation period.
• Assists in the development, revision, and successful implementation of classroom orientation for all new employees and clinical staff.
• Participates in the development, revision and successful implementation of ongoing education and coaching to existing clinical staff.
• Precepts clinical staff in the following: patient assessment, hospice/palliative care, and the care planning process with an emphasis on pain and symptom management and specific competency requirements.
• Teaches and facilitates computer documentation (how-to) as well as the required regulatory content of the documentation (what). This includes all aspects of the Electronic Health Record for all applicable disciplines.
• Role models and conducts point of care documentation, i.e., using the tablet at the bedside, in the home and as an active part of each patient visit.
• Provides direct patient care periodically to maintain his/her skill sets and competence, as well as maintaining familiarity with the demands of direct patient care.
• Performs field observation of clinical staff to coach computer use, coaching on how to conduct an efficient model hospice nurse visit, patient assessment, and care planning in hospice/palliative care, IDT model of care/care coordination, clinical/technical skills, and time management skills.
• Performs field observations as needed for specific identified needs & the initial competency review. Assists team managers with annual competency reviews as needed.
• Documents clinician’s competency in writing to the Team Manager and Director of Clinical Operations on the progress of using the competency observation checklist.
• Collaborates with Team Managers to identify clinicians who need refresher training or support. Plans, facilitates and implements that training as well as evaluating its effectiveness and reporting to the Team Manager and Director of Clinical Operations.
• Facilitates clinical visits of applicable types for new nurses through the team managers: Admission, Comprehensive Assessment, Comprehensive Reassessment, Recertification, Routine, Focus, PRN, On Call, GIP, and CC. Is knowledgeable about each and able to give the required documentation for each applicable visit.
• Maintains Nursing and CHPN certifications.
• Conducts CHPN review classes for nurses and aides taking the certification exam on an as-needed basis.
• Audits patient documentation of clinicians in training and provides feedback and monitoring during the 90-day orientation period to ensure quality and timeliness of documentation.
• Works directly with the Compliance Department to assist clinicians with a need to improve the quality of their documentation.
• Demonstrates knowledge, comprehension and compliance with all state and federal laws, rules and regulations, agency policies and procedures, conditions of Participation for Hospice and other required regulatory oversight such as AHCA and CHAP.
• Plans, organizes, and conducts an annual skills training/check-off day for all clinicians, including providing options for our outer county areas. This training may be adjusted to be completed monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, or annually.
• Participates in the planning for and orientation of ACOM students.
• Participates in the orientation of shadowing students to include Hospice 101 presentations at the institutions of learning.
• Participates in the development, revisions, and successful implementation of ongoing training with BBH facility partners.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Must have an active Florida RN License.
• Minimum of 2 years of 'hands-on' clinical experience such as providing care, supervising nursing services, or teaching skills in an organized curriculum or in-service program.
• Must have 1 year of experience in hospice health care.
• Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license


We Got the Perks:

• Annual PTO accrual based on years of service. For example, 0-2 years of service receive 120 hours of PTO.
• 9 paid holidays annually
• Medical (UHC), dental, vision, STD, LTD, FSA, EAP, life insurance, and supplemental life insurance
• 5% 403B match after one year of employment with us
• Employee recognition programs and discounts
• PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) eligibility for most roles


Join a Team that inspires hope!


Big Bend Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals. We celebrate diversity without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics.