Clinical Nurse Educator

Caregiver•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse Educator is responsible for providing medication administration training and instruction to Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and other unlicensed staff. This role involves planning, scheduling, and delivering comprehensive training programs, including classroom, skills-lab, and competency-based instruction. The educator ensures participants master safe medication administration practices, including MAR documentation, infection control, medication storage, PRN administration, and error reporting. Additionally, the position supports clinical education and staff development by teaching various clinical topics, assisting with the development of training materials, and adapting teaching methods for adult learners. Competency validation, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, and collaboration with internal teams are key aspects of this role. The educator will also serve as a clinical resource for staff questions and assist in preparing for surveys and audits.

Requirements

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)
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
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.