What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLINICAL NURSE PRECEPTOR - FT position at Memorial Regional Health?
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:
Supervisory-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
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Position-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
- Possesses a strong knowledge of family practice and various specialties.
- Maintains a deep understanding of vaccine and medication protocols and administration.
- Exhibits a strong understanding of emergency response protocol.
- Well versed in RHC compliance requirements, policies, and best practices.
- Proficient in lab specimen collection, protocols, and clinic-specific variations.
- Possesses a broad understanding of overall clinic operations to include: workflows, staffing dynamics, and departmental roles across multiple locations.
- Collaborates with leadership and clinic coordinators to assess staffing needs and improve overall workflow efficiency.
- Facilitates orientation and onboarding for new staff.
- Serves as a preceptor, guiding new hires through clinic workflows and policies.
- Develops and implements training programs to enhance staff competency.
- Conducts skills assessments and provides hands-on training as needed.
- Assists staff in identifying and pursuing professional development opportunities.
- Provides mentorship and coaching to enhance staff performance and confidence.
- Participates in meetings focused on staff education, training, and professional development.
- Provides feedback to leadership on assessments.
- Demonstrates strong assessment and documentation skills.
- Collaborates with leadership to provide constructive feedback on documentation and clinical practices for nurse/MA staff.
- Supports quality improvement initiatives and promotes best practices.
- Is resourceful in problem-solving and decision-making.
- Maintains open and effective communication channels across all levels of the organization and with external partners.
- Promotes teamwork, collaboration, and a positive work environment and fosters interdepartmental collaboration to enhance patient care and efficiency.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Organization-Specific Performance Expectations, Duties, and Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates 100% commitment to performance in accordance with the CHOICE values of MRH and representing the organization in a positive and professional manner.
- Establishes and maintains effective verbal and written communication and good working relationships with all patients, staff, and vendors.
- Adheres to MRH attire/dress code per policies and procedures.
- Utilizes initiative; strives to maintain a steady level of productivity; self-motivated; and manages activity and time.
- Completes annual education, training, in-service, and licensure/certification requirements; and attends departmental and organizational staff meetings or reads meeting minutes.
- Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
- Reports to work on time as scheduled; completes work within designated timeframes.
- Actively participates in departmental and organizational performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
- Strives to uphold regulatory requirements to ensure continual compliance with departmental, hospital, state, and federal regulations and policies.
- Follows policies and procedures for infection control, safety, and risk management to ensure a safe environment for patients, the public, and staff.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Requirements:
- Must be at least 16 years of age (21 for driving positions with a valid driver’s license).
- Must be able to legally work in the United States.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen and breath alcohol test (if applicable).
- Must complete employee health meeting.
Required Education/Licensure/Certification:
- Current Colorado RN license or Compact license, required.
- Current BLS certification (must be obtained within 90 days of hire).
Experience:
- One-year clinic experience, preferred.
- One-year leadership or supervisory experience, preferred.
Position Classification: Non-exempt
Compensation Range: $38.26 TO $57.39
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, Paid Time Off
Salary : $38