Medication Administration Training and Instruction 

• Plan, schedule, and teach required medication administration courses for DSPs and other unlicensed staff. 
• Deliver classroom, skills-lab, and competency-based instruction using approved curricula and teaching materials. 
• Ensure participants demonstrate safe medication administration practices, including MAR documentation, infection control, medication storage, PRN administration, and error reporting. 

. Clinical Education and Staff Development 

• Teach additional clinical topics such as seizure management, diabetes care, aspiration precautions, feeding assistance, infection prevention, emergency protocols, and documentation standards. 
• Support orientation and ongoing education for DSPs and support staff. 
• 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 

• 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.
   

Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance 

•  Maintain knowledge of state IDD regulations, waiver requirements, and CMS ICF/IDD Conditions of Participation related to nursing services and staff training.  
• Ensure all training content reflects current state IDD and ICF requirements. 
• Maintain accurate training records for survey readiness and audit purposes. 
• Assist nursing leadership with preparation for state surveys, audits, and quality reviews. 
• Participate in quality assurance activities related to medication administration and staff competency. 

Collaboration and Communication 

• Work closely with Lead RN, Staff Nurses, QIDPs, Quality Team and Operations Leadership to identify training needs. 
• 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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Education and/or Experience: 

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ASN) or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) from an accredited nursing program for RNs; OR 
• Completion of a state-approved Practical or Vocational Nursing Program for LPN/LVNs  
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience in IDD, long-term care, residential care, home health, behavioral health, or a related setting 
• Experience teaching or training adults in clinical settings 
• Experience with EMR systems and learning management systems (LMS) 

Licensure and Certification: 

• *GA/OH/TN – This position can only be filled by an RN.* 
• 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) 
• Valid driver’s license, with proof of auto insurance coverage 
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

• Adult learning principles and effective teaching techniques. 
• Safe medication administration practices 
• Competency-based evaluation methods 
• Clinical assessment and nursing judgment 
• Electronic documentation and record-keeping standards 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Organization skills with attention to detail 
• Proficiency in EMR systems and/or learning management systems (LMS) 
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 programs including Outlook, Teams, and Word.