Nurse Educator

Position Summary:

Cornerstone Support Services is seeking a dedicated and skilled RN or LPN to serve as our Nurse Educator & Medication Compliance Coordinator. This role is primarily responsible for teaching the 32-hour Medication Aide course and providing ongoing clinical education and support to direct care staff by traveling to our multiple locations (Mechanicsville, Harrisonburg, and Roanoke) for New Hire 32-Hour training and 4-Hour Medication Refresher courses.

Key Responsibilities:

·         Teach the 32-hour Medication Aide course in accordance with Virginia DBHDS regulations for non-licensed personnel to administer medications in various settings such as group homes and adult day care centers.

·         Train on how to conduct routine and targeted medication administration audits.

·         Provide one-on-one coaching and retraining for staff with medication or care-related performance issues.

·         Collaborate with administrative and Residential teams to identify training needs and improve staff competency.

·         Ensure compliance with DBHDS and DMAS standards related to staff training and medication management.

Qualifications:

·         Current RN (preferred) or LPN license in good standing in Virginia.

·         Experience in teaching, training, or staff development preferred.

·         Strong understanding of medication administration procedures and documentation standards.

·         Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

·         Familiarity with Code of Virginia § 54.1-3408 pertaining to medication administration training requirements.

·         Ability to travel to various service locations as needed (approximately 2-3 weeks a month).