Hospice Registered Nurse Preceptor

Responsibilities

• In this role you will be responsible for:
• Makes follow up visits according to patient, family & facility needs
• Assumes primary responsibility for caseload, including assessing, planning, coordinating, implementing and evaluating the plan of treatment
• Possesses basic assessment skills specific to the provision of Hospice care, including but not limited to identification of home safety risks, appropriateness of home environment to the delivery of care, availability and capacity of support systems and community resources
• Initiate, supervise and document observance of the Home Health Aide and LPN delivery of care per organization policy
• Assumes responsibility for the clinical training of students as well as remedial training of tenured staff when warranted
• Maintains regular communication with Education Departments and student's supervisor
• Assures students meet Optimal Care expectations for productivity, time to synch, timely documentation completion, length of visits and other metrics as defined by role.
• Required Qualifications
• Graduate of an accredited Diploma, Associate or Baccalaureate School of Nursing
• Current State License as a Registered Nurse
• Minimum one (2) year experience as a nurse in a hospice or home health environment
• Nursing skills as defined by accepted nursing standards
• Demonstrates skill in nursing practice, ability to cope with family emotional stress and tolerance of individual lifestyles
• Possess excellent observation, analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to assess and respond to the needs of the organization
• Strong leadership skills to be able to train clinicians
• Must be able to communicate professionally with all levels of the organization
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage

Requirements

• BSN preferred
• Location
• Office Location: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
• Main Service Area: Jackson and surrounding
• Hours
• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
• No weekends or holidays
• Pay Range
• $75,000 - $88,000 USD
• How We Care for You
• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...
• Background Screening
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
• Reasonable Accommodations
• We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohi

Benefits

Additional Information

Optimal C are is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day. As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

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