RN Preceptor I

Company Overview:

Embrace the adventure of a career at Aspen Valley Hospital. Aspen Valley Hospital is a twenty-five-bed community hospital that represents the best of two worlds - the warmth and friendliness of a small town and the technical expertise of a major medical center. Our award-winning hospital, nestled in the heart of Aspen, CO, includes a team of more than 500 people dedicated to making a difference for our patients, families, and community. Nationally we are recognized for providing some of the most exceptional patient care of any hospital across the country.

This Position Offers:

Highly competitive pay, being part of a very cohesive & supportive team, and four of North America's top ski resorts at your doorstep. Our comprehensive benefits package, which can be viewed here, includes generous paid time off, health insurance within your first 30 days, and retirement. You will also be eligible to purchase discounted bus passes for transportation to and from work, discounted ski pass options, 457B, and a number of AVH hosted programs including cell phone discounts and computer software.

Pay: $1/hr increase to base rate for any hours specifically assigned to be a Preceptor.

Job Overview:

Promotes a professional, supportive environment to effectively facilitate and manage the orientation of new but experienced staff with assistance from the Department Director and Department Educator. Provides orientation to the new staff per established requirements. Documents completion of competencies in a timely manner. Supports the AVH Core Values by striving for excellence in patient care, professional development, interdepartmental relations, time management, and continuous quality improvement.

Primary Scope of Responsibilities:

• Works closely with the Department Director, Department Educator, and Staff Development Specialists to ensure successful and timely completion of new staff orientation.

• Assesses the new staff's level of competence to identify learning needs and develop a customized learning plan. Develops strategies to enhance learning.

• Implements department education curriculum while providing guidance for problem solving and clinical judgment.

• Demonstrates leadership, critical thinking, and excellent conflict resolution skills.

• Evaluates ongoing competence of new staff and provides timely, continuous, constructive, performance feedback.

• Contributes to department orientation revisions on an annual basis.

• Participates in initial and annual preceptor training. Contributes feedback toward preceptor program success.

• Maintains competency and actively works in primary role within the department. Recognized as a role model among peers.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:

• Registered nurse with at least 2 years of clinical experience in the area where providing preceptorship

• Proven record of exceptional performance in primary role within the department

• Current and unrestricted license and/or certifications as required for primary role