LPN/RN - Level 1 Med Aide Instructor - PRN

Emmaus•Saint Charles, MO

3d•$32 - $32

About The Position

The Nurse Education Specialist (NES) delivers comprehensive training to new and existing staff members and maintains a current LPN or RN license. The role facilitates Level 1 Medication Aide, Medication Refresher, Medication Review, and other Emmaus training as needed. The NES assesses learners’ readiness for certification, measures training effectiveness, and supports a range of learning styles through retention checks, individual coaching, and feedback. The position also maintains training records and schedules, monitors training and certification compliance, and uses the Learning Management System to develop and search modules, run reports, and track progress. Employees are expected to advocate for Emmaus clients and demonstrate the organization’s core values of Customer Centered, Integrity, Initiative, and Collaboration.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Current Missouri Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license, or a temporary permit from the Missouri State Board of Nursing.
At least one year of experience working as a nurse.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Ability to solve complex problems, prioritize, and plan in situations with limited standardization.
Ability to develop and maintain an effective organizational method.
Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Ability to acquire and maintain instructor certifications for required training classes.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in human services or healthcare preferred.
Level 1 Medication Aide (L1MA) Instructor certification preferred.
Prior training or facilitation experience preferred.
Two years of experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred.
Practical knowledge of accreditation standards preferred.
Experience developing and implementing education curricula preferred.
Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office 365, Relias LMS, QuickMar/electronic medication administration system, THERAP/electronic client record system, and a time and attendance system preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver clear, effective, high-quality training to new hires and existing team members.
Facilitate Level 1 Medication Aide, Medication Refresher, and Medication Review training.
Monitor completion of medication passes.
Communicate and follow up with supervisors.
Facilitate other Emmaus training courses as needed.
Assess learners’ readiness for certification and measure training effectiveness.
Provide training that supports different learning styles.
Evaluate learners’ retention of training material and provide individual support, coaching, and feedback.
Collaborate across functions to share best practices, network, and solicit input to improve training effectiveness.
Maintain training records, assign employees to required training, prepare and distribute monthly training schedules, and notify employees and supervisors when training lapses or certification requirements are unmet.
Participate in committees or workgroups for companywide initiatives or special projects as needed.
Gain and maintain subject matter expertise in e-learning.
Use the Learning Management System to develop and search modules, create and run reports, and monitor and report progress.
Assist individuals appropriately and effectively during crisis or emergency situations and demonstrate duties for trainees.
Operate standard office equipment.
Acquire and maintain instructor certification for Medication Administration training and other training classes required by regulatory agencies.