RN, TRAINING

PeopleInc; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in the Town of Amherst is seeking a Training RN. This role involves training and certifying Direct Support Staff and LPNs in medication administration. Key responsibilities include monitoring medication administration, providing training as needed, and supervising staff certifications. Candidates must possess a current NYS RN license and CPR certification. The organization promotes equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York State is mandatory.
• CPR certification required for this position.
• Ability to meet physical requirements such as standing and walking.

Responsibilities

• Monitors medication administration by Direct Support Staff and LPNs.
• Provides medication practicums for Direct Support Staff and LPNs as needed.
• Supervises staff administering medications and ensures current certifications.

Skills

Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Nurse

Driver's License that meets agency policy

CPR certification

Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations

Job description

Location: 692 MillerSport Road, Amherst, NY 14226, USA

Job Overview

The Training RN is responsible for training and certifying Direct Support Staff and LPNs in the safe administration of medications and treatments following OPWWD regulations, and provides and participates in Agency trainings.

Responsibilities

• Monitors medication administration by Direct Support Staff and LPNs.
• Provides medication practicums as required by regulation for Direct Support Staff and LPN as needed or deemed necessary by RN Supervisor.
• Supervises medication administration responsibilities completed by Direct Support Staff and LPNs and ensures that staff who are passing medications are current in their certification.
• Evaluates staff medication errors. Ensures that the plan of correction and retraining follows the Medication Error Point System.
• Based upon the independent judgment of the RN, the RN has the authority to suspend and/or revoke medication certifications and medication administration of the Direct Support Staff or LPN.

Qualifications

• Current NYS license to practice as a Registered Nurse.
• Driver's License that meets agency policy.
• CPR certification.
• Physical agility and ability to react to emergency situations, including Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention (SCIP‑R) certification as per regulatory guidelines.
• Ability to meet physical requirements of the position when performing the following: Standing, walking, sitting, bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling and climbing.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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