RN Consultant/Trainer

About the role

Provides training and consulting within scope of practice of a Registered Nurse for the Supported Living/waiver program under Community Services. Hattie Larlham is a not-for-profit disability service organization providing care and support to over 1,600 children and adults throughout Ohio. Because we believe life is sacred, Hattie Larlham enhances the quality of life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through our commitment to comfort, joy and achievement. Our compassionate and dedicated staff focuses on creating a nurturing environment in which individuals have opportunities to learn, have fun, feel safe, loved, and make choices about what happens in their lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medication Administration training for non-licensed staff (Certification I and II).
• Maintain the state MAIS system for all certified staff.
• Consultation and assistance as needed regarding medical issues concerning persons served.
• Transcription of feeding and medication orders per agency procedure.
• On-going medication administration training, observations and certificate renewals as needed.
• Nursing assessments and direct nursing tasks within scope of license.
• Provides nurse on-call coverage on evenings, nights and weekends to respond and assist staff who have urgent medical/clinical questions or concerns regarding persons served.
• Responsible to prepare for all Quality Assurance Registered Nurse (QARN) reviews.
• The RN Consultant/Trainer will ensure that all required documentation is reviewed, accurate and ready for the QARN nurse to review.
• Responsible to attend medical appointments of the person served as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Currently licensed in the State of Ohio as a Registered Nurse.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License.
• Train the Trainer/Delegated Nursing Certificate preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS Healthcare Provider CPR certification required within first 30 days in role.
• American Heart Association HeartSaver First Aid certification required within first 30 days in role.
• Ability to travel within the state of Ohio required.
• May involve out-of-state travel as assigned by direct supervisor.