Hospice RN Preceptor
Inspire excellence. Mentor clinicians. Transform hospice care. We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Hospice RN Preceptor to join our team and play a critical role in guiding and mentoring newly hired hospice nurses. This position combines hands-on patient care with dedicated clinical education, ensuring new team members are fully prepared to deliver exceptional end-of-life care. As a role model and trusted resource, you will inspire confidence, support skill development, and strengthen our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality hospice services.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assess the learning needs of new nurses and collaborate to create individualized orientation plans with clear goals and outcomes
- Provide orientation covering hospice clinical policies, procedures, documentation, technology, compliance, and regulatory requirements
- Mentor, coach, and role model best practices in patient care, professional conduct, and clinical documentation
- Plan and facilitate targeted clinical learning experiences to promote knowledge, skills, and competency
- Deliver timely, constructive feedback to support professional growth
- Evaluate preceptee readiness for independent practice and make recommendations to leadership
- Conduct patient home visits in accordance with physician orders, ensuring compassionate, skilled care
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation as required by company policy and regulations
- Advise patients on available services and refer to community resources when appropriate
- Collaborate with leadership to support initiatives that enhance clinical quality and the patient experience
Qualifications what you'll bring:
- Diploma, associate's, or bachelor's degree in nursing
- Current, unencumbered RN license in assigned work state
- Minimum of 2 years clinical nursing experience
- Prior nursing experience as a preceptor, mentor, or educator
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insurance
- Strong clinical knowledge and ability to teach and mentor effectively
- Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Highly organized with strong time management abilities
- Comfortable working independently while collaborating within a team environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, EMR systems, and mobile technology
We offer benefits for all associates (full-time, part-time, & per diem):
- Competitive pay
- 401(k) with company match
- Career advancement opportunities
- National & local recognition programs
- Teammate assistance fund
Additional full-time benefits include:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- Mileage reimbursement or fleet vehicle program
- Generous paid time off
- 7 paid holidays
- Wellness programs (telemedicine, diabetes management, joint & spine concierge care)
- Education support & tuition assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
- Free continuing education units (CEUs)
- Company-paid life & long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary benefits (pet, critical illness, accident, LTC)
Apply today. Lead with knowledge. Care with compassion. Shape the future of hospice nursing.
Legalese:
- This is a safety-sensitive position
- Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits
- Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements
- We are proud to be an EEO employer
- We maintain a drug-free workplace