Clinical Nurse Preceptor & Mentor (Barre, VT)

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice; Barre Town (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days combined time off in firstyear

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment assistance

Group health, dental, life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with employer match

Discounts at local vendors

Job summary

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is seeking a full-time Clinical Nurse Preceptor for our Barre, VT office. You will mentor and train new clinical staff, guide onboarding, and ensure alignment with Vermont Nurse Practice Act standards while continuing to provide hands-on patient care as a staff clinician.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Quality Nurse Educator and Clinical Managers to develop education plans, review documentation, and support staff growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years’ full-time clinical experience preferred.
• Home care experience and/or previous case management experience in a home care setting preferred.
• Clinical Preceptor experience preferred.
• Valid Vermont or compact RN license required.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Guide, assess, and mentor new clinical staff during their orientation and onboarding process.
• Ensure compliance with the Vermont Nurse Practice Act by implementing and reinforcing clinical standards.
• Observe clinical skills and patient interactions, offering constructive feedback to support staff growth.
• Collaborate with the Quality Nurse Educator to develop education plans, communicate best practices, and stay updated on emerging home care trends.
• Review clinical documentation, offering guidance to ensure accuracy and completeness for both new and current staff.
• Continuously assess new clinicians to gauge their understanding and identify areas for additional training.
• Regularly meet with the Quality Nurse Educator and Clinical Managers to discuss the progress of new clinical staff.
• Contribute to the professional development of the healthcare team through active participation in relevant activities.
• Offer shadowing opportunities for prospective clinicians interested in joining the agency, providing valuable insight into the role and responsibilities.

Skills

Mentoring

Staff development

Clinical supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice is seeking a full-time Clinical Nurse Preceptor for our Barre, VT office. You will mentor and train new clinical staff, guide onboarding, and ensure alignment with Vermont Nurse Practice Act standards while continuing to provide hands-on patient care as a staff clinician.

The role emphasizes collaboration with the Quality Nurse Educator and Clinical Managers to develop education plans, review documentation, and support staff growth.