Pay Rate $38.46 / Hourly

People, Incorporated is a human service Agency serving the Southcoast community, including the Greater Fall River, New Bedford, and Taunton areas. As a partnership of specialized, integrated programs, we provide unique opportunities to people with life challenges. Since our inception in 1968, we have been one of the largest providers of supports and services to people of all abilities in the community. Let People, Incorporated be Your Path to Opportunity!

As a key member of the Medication Administration Program (MAP) Compliance team, the MAP Training Coordinator, RN will assist the Director of Nursing in ensuring that premier services are provided to our individuals through trained and professional staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with Medication Administration Program training and compliance, in addition to performing other health-related educational trainings and supports to program staff including, but not limited to vital signs, universal precautions, G and J tube training and competency of administration of medication through these routes.
• Assists with observation of safe administration of medication and proper documentation.
• Adhere to all medical and funding source regulations and employer policies and procedures.
• Ensure and safeguard individuals’ human dignity, rights and liberties.
• Performs and conducts MAP training to new employees, in addition to MAP recertification and transcription training.
• Utilize state and agency software for tracking, training, and any other functions related to MAP compliance.
• May be required to use employee's personal vehicle for work purposes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Participate in all staff meetings and required training sessions, including in-service training, as scheduled.
• Maintain all program and Agency required trainings.

MAP COMPLIANCE:

• Assist Director with audits of Residential homes to ensure compliance of MAP trained staff and documentation.
• Provides ongoing support to Direct Care Professionals with observation of medication administration and documentation of such.
• Assists with report writing and follow up.
• Assists with creating and updating training material and supporting documents such as competencies.
• Reviews internally submitted medication occurrence reports (MORs) providing feedback. Updates and maintains internal medication occurrence report tracker identifying trends.
• Participates in DPH/DDS reviews and follow up requests.
• Assists in ensuring medication administration related policies, forms and procedures are MAP compliant.
• Remain current with MAP Policies and Advisories communicating new and revised information/practice.
• Ensure MAP Trainor status by teaching at minimum one MAP class per calendar year and completing required MAP Webinars and any additional trainings

NURSING SERVICES:

• Assist with nursing assessments and discharges as assigned by Director of Nursing.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Attainment of a Massachusetts license as Registered Nurse and two years of nursing experience.
• Ability to maintain required records and follow procedure in accordance with organization and licensing policy.
• A qualifying criminal background check, driving record and a valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to provide current copy of all required health records and TB assessments.

Why join our Team?

Come work in a rewarding and creative environment that encourages growth, collaboration and community involvement that is exploding with opportunities.

At People Incorporated you will find a path to endless opportunities and a rewarding career! We offer a supportive work environment, Employee Recognition Program, Professional Development, opportunities for growth as well as industry-leading wages and a comprehensive benefit package that includes:

**For employees working in benefit eligible positions only**

• Tuition Assistance Program
• 4 weeks accrued paid time off
• 11 paid holidays annually
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 403(b) savings plan
• Wellness Activities and initiatives
• Select employee discounts through LifeMart
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• FREE Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• Short-term Disability Insurance

Join us! #peoplewithapurpose

People Incorporated is committed to an inclusive and diverse work environment. We are a proud equal opportunity employer that welcomes and strongly encourages all races, religions, nationalities, genders, the LGTBQIA+ community, and people with disabilities to apply. Our ability to attract and retain a talented and dedicated workforce that reflects the diverse backgrounds of those we serve is what drives our Agency’s success. We continue to promote an environment of continuous learning, inclusion, mutual respect, and belonging to ensure our employees feel valued, seen, and heard.

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