Outpatient Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN LVN Preceptor

* Participates in the recruitment process for 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 FKC.
* Functions as preceptor in direct patient care training programs to support the delivery of quality patient care as per the standards set forth in the FKC Clinical Services Clinical Training Manual(s), FKC policies and procedures, and FKC training standards.
* Delivers and maintains on-going competency evaluations/audits to ensure ongoing performance of other LPNs and PCTs.
* Collaborates with the Clinical Manager and Education Coordinator in driving FKC quality standards through education regarding all Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) 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.
* Partners with RN and IDT staff to educate the appropriate personnel regarding the integrity and safety of the facility water systems, 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 Clinical Managers, Education Coordinators, direct patient care staff, and all support staff at the facility regarding appropriate training and organizational development programs and initiatives.
* Participates in implementing and potentially designs creative educational programs for direct patient care staff including contests and other team-based programs.
* Monitors processes in the delivery of patient care through regular Quality Assurance Indicator (QAI) activities.
* Ensures all FKC business policies, procedures and systems are incorporated into training, including compliance with ethical business practices.
* Assists with facility Quality Assurance Indicators (QAI) infection control audits.
* Acts as a change agent for infection control practices within clinic.  Under the direction of the CM or designee, monitors staff and patient adherence to infection control practices.
* Reinforces new hire employee adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures.
* Supports ongoing staff and patient engagement on infection control practices under the direction of CM or designee for example participation in patient lobby days and staff meetings to reinforce infection control practice.
* Quarterly and under the direction of the CM reinforces patient and staff adherence to infection control Policies and Procedures through visual media such as posters, flyers or bulletin boards.
* Under the direction of the Education Department, participates in education response to internal and external facility surveys.
* Participates in and reinforces infection control education of new patients and families under the direction of the CM or designee.
* Maintains environmental integrity and aesthetics; ensures all areas are safe and clean.
* Cleans and disinfects dialysis machine surface, chair, equipment, and surrounding area between treatments according to facility policy.
* Conducts all tasks necessary for preparation for dialysis treatment and document where appropriate.
* Performs all required pretreatment dialysis machine alarm testing including Pressure Holding (PHT).
* Initiates Solution Delivery System (SDS) system.
* Ensures that all blood spills are immediately cleaned with appropriate disinfectant according to facility policy.
* Prepares, organizes, and efficiently utilizes supplies and equipment to prevent wastage.
** EDUCATION AND LICENSES:
*** Graduate of an accredited School of Practical Nursing (LPN, LVN)
* Current appropriate state licensure
* Attendance and active participation in all applicable preceptor training programs as established by the Regional Education Manager
* Attends FKC and publicly offered skill-based training as assigned by Clinical Manager
* History of high performance as measured by no lower than a commendable performance evaluation rating on reviews with no recent corrective actions
* Participation in our Leading with Values and Patient Experience workshops desired
* At least five years patient care experience in a hospital setting or a related facility preferred
* Employees must meet the necessary requirements of Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment
* Continued employment is dependent on successful completion of the FKC dialysis training program and successful completion of CPR certification
* Intravenous Certification if required by State Nurse Practice Act
* Excellent  communication skills - both verbal and written**#1 Top Workplace in the area.*
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