The Arc of Plymouth & Upper Cape Cod is hiring a Full-Time Medication Administration Trainer and Coordinator.
Are you an experienced RN looking to make a lasting impact through leadership, teaching, and quality assurance? Join The Arc of Plymouth & Upper Cape Cod as our Medication Administration Trainer and Coordinator and become the cornerstone of safe, effective medication management for the individuals we serve.
We are a nonprofit organization with over 50 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. Our mission is to provide individualized support, programs, and services that help people thrive in their communities, at home, and at work.
As the Medication Administration Trainer and Coordinator, you will ensure direct care staff are trained, certified, and confident in administering medication in compliance with the Massachusetts Medication Administration Program (MAP). Working closely with the Director of Healthcare Services, nursing staff, Operations, and Quality Assurance, you will promote regulatory compliance, continuous quality improvement, and excellence in healthcare services across our programs.
The Ideal Candidate Will Bring:
- A commitment to our mission: empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive, belong, and contribute to their communities.
- Strong nursing, teaching, and coaching skills.
- A passion for staff development, medication safety, and quality improvement.
- Comfort with electronic health records, documentation systems, and Microsoft Office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Serve as the agency's MAP Trainer, conducting initial certifications, skills evaluations, and recertification training for staff.
- Coordinate medication administration systems across all DDS-funded programs, ensuring compliance with physician orders, pharmacy requirements, and DDS/MAP regulations.
- Conduct routine medication administration audits, identify deficiencies, and recommend corrective actions.
- Review and finalize documentation related to medication errors, and participate in incident investigations and root cause analyses.
- Serve as a medication administration resource for residential and day program staff, and support new program leaders during onboarding.
- Maintain accurate training, competency, audit, and quality assurance records in compliance with HIPAA.
The Arc Offers a Comprehensive Benefits Package, Including:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Plan
- 5 weeks of earned leave after the first year of employment
- Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Referral Bonuses
- And much more!
Qualifications:
- RN with a current, valid Massachusetts license.
- Minimum of three years of nursing experience; experience within DDS, ABI, residential, or human service settings preferred.
- MAP Trainer Certification and/or eligibility preferred.
- Strong knowledge of Massachusetts MAP regulations, DPH and DDS requirements, and clinical documentation practices.
- Previous experience with staff training, competency evaluations, or quality assurance/compliance preferred.
- Excellent presentation, communication, and organizational skills.
- Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Ability to travel frequently between agency locations, including occasional evening or weekend sessions.
- Ability to observe and demonstrate medication administration techniques.
Why The Arc?
As a member of The Arc of Plymouth & Upper Cape Cod, you'll be joining an organization that has a lasting impact on the lives of individuals and their families. Our staff are committed to making a difference, and we offer a fulfilling work environment where you can grow professionally and personally.
The Arc is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
