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Job Title: Nursing Education Trainer
Department: Human Resources
Reports To: Vice President of Operations & Staff
Summary:
The Nursing Education Trainer is responsible for developing, delivering, and ensuring compliance in training programs for unlicensed staff who perform services in Medication Administration and other health-related activities within the agency.
Essential Functions: The list that follows is not intended to be comprehensive; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.
- Provides initial and ongoing training to staff on medication administration program, CPR, Universal Precautions, and other material as needed.
- Delegates nursing tasks to the DSPs, as appropriate based on the DODD Delegated Nursing Roles and Responsibilities and the Ohio Board of Nursing Rules.
- Provides feedback and coaching to unlicensed staff on their medication administration skills, knowledge, and compliance.
- Ensures agency compliance with the Medication Administration Program requirements.
- Maintains accurate and complete records of all training, delegation, supervision, and evaluation activities related to medication administration.
- Stays updated on the latest developments and best practices in medication administration, developmental disabilities, and delegated nursing.
- Collaborates with other RN Trainers, DODD staff, county board staff, service providers, individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families to ensure quality and safety of medication administration services.
- Serves as a consultant to nursing staff when needed.
Other Responsibilities:
- Adheres to the policies and procedures of OLW Inc.
- Maintains strict confidentiality of individual and personnel information.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to the mission and values of the agency.
- Adheres to agency’s attendance standards.
- Ability to successfully complete all agency training requirements.
- Carries agency cell phone.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A valid Ohio registered nurse license.
- At least two years of experience in providing nursing care to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Certification in DODD Medication Administration Trainer Program.
- Knowledge of DODD rules and regulations, Ohio Board of Nursing rules, CDC guidelines, CMS guidance, and other relevant standards related to medication administration and care of individuals.
- Ability to teach, delegate, and evaluate unlicensed DSPs medication administration and other health-related tasks.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in using computer applications.
- Must pass physical examination, drug/alcohol screening, and criminal background checks.
Environmental Factors/Physical Requirements:
- May be exposed to infectious illness.
- May be exposed to aggressive residents.
- May be subject to repetitive motion such as typing, data entry, and vision to monitor.
- May be subject to bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $1.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- RN License (Required)
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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