Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN Preceptor
PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Functions as a member of the home dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a registered nurse both in a home therapies (HT) facility and in a patient’s home in accordance with Fresenius Medical Care (FME) policies, procedures, training, and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.
Provides training for new HT LPN/LVNs and/or Home Therapies Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) under in person direct supervision of a registered nurse in either a HT facility or patient’s home.
Assists with clinical orientation, precepting, and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as orientating facility staff to FME.
Participates in the implementation and evaluation of patient care.
Promotes and assists in the maintenance of a safe and clean working environment.
Supports FME commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assurance Indicator (QAI) activities, including those related to patient satisfaction, and actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FME Quality Enhancement Goals (QEP).
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Staff Related
* Participates in the recruitment process and training of new clinical staff.
* Assists with clinical orientation and on-going training of all appropriate direct patient care personnel as well as the orientation of all facility staff to FME.
* Functions as a preceptor in direct patient care training programs to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the FME Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), FME policies, procedures, and training standards.
* Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other HT LPNs/LVNs and HT PCTs.
* Collaborates with the manager and Education in driving FME quality standards through education regarding all chronic kidney disease (CKD) and acute kidney disease (AKI-D) regulatory and legal requirements and the practice of Continuous Quality Improvement.
* Assists in training of applicable direct patient care staff on appropriate programs.
* Provides coaching and developmental support to applicable clinical and facility staff.
Education/Communication:
* Partners with RN and Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems as applicable, and as allowed by local regulations.
* Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the maintenance of environmental integrity, including patient and staff safety of the facility.
* Ensures a strong communication process between the managers and Education, direct patient care staff, and all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate ...
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Scottsboro, US-AL
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Fresenius Medical Care Holdings, Inc.
- Contact: Not Specified
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- Reference: R0223707
- Posted: 2025-10-14 08:45:58 -
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