Description:
Medication Administration Training and Instruction
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Plan, schedule, and teach required medication administration courses for DSPs and other unlicensed staff.
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Deliver classroom, skills-lab, and competency-based instruction using approved curricula and teaching materials.
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Ensure participants demonstrate safe medication administration practices, including MAR documentation, infection control, medication storage, PRN administration, and error reporting.
. Clinical Education and Staff Development
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Teach additional clinical topics such as seizure management, diabetes care, aspiration precautions, feeding assistance, infection prevention, emergency protocols, and documentation standards.
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Support orientation and ongoing education for DSPs and support staff.
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Assist in developing and updating training materials, checklists, and competency forms.
- Adapt teaching methods to meet the learning needs of adult learners and DSP staff.
Competency Validation
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Observe and evaluate staff performance during medication passes and health-related tasks.
Document training completion, competency validation, remediation, and annual retraining in accordance with agency policy and regulatory requirements.
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Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance
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Maintain knowledge of state IDD regulations, waiver requirements, and CMS ICF/IDD Conditions of Participation related to nursing services and staff training.
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Ensure all training content reflects current state IDD and ICF requirements.
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Maintain accurate training records for survey readiness and audit purposes.
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Assist nursing leadership with preparation for state surveys, audits, and quality reviews.
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Participate in quality assurance activities related to medication administration and staff competency.
Collaboration and Communication
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Work closely with Lead RN, Staff Nurses, QIDPs, Quality Team and Operations Leadership to identify training needs.
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Communicate participant performance, attendance, and remediation needs to leadership.
Serve as a clinical resource for staff questions related to medication administration and delegated nursing tasks.
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Requirements:
Education and/or Experience:
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Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program for RNs; OR
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Completion of a state-approved Practical or Vocational Nursing Program for LPN/LVNs
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Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in IDD, long-term care, residential care, home health, behavioral health, or a related setting
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Experience teaching or training adults in clinical settings
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Experience with EMR systems and learning management systems (LMS)
Licensure and Certification:
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*GA/OH/TN – This position can only be filled by an RN.*
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Active RN or LPN license from state of residence. If work location is in a different state, must hold a multi-state RN license in accordance with the rules for Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
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Valid driver’s license, with proof of auto insurance coverage
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Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Adult learning principles and effective teaching techniques.
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Safe medication administration practices
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Competency-based evaluation methods
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Clinical assessment and nursing judgment
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Electronic documentation and record-keeping standards
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Strong written and verbal communication skills
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Organization skills with attention to detail
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Proficiency in EMR systems and/or learning management systems (LMS)
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Proficiency in Microsoft 365 programs including Outlook, Teams, and Word.
