Nurse Training Specialist - Erie, PA

Overview:

At Barber National Institute, we are making dreams come true. We provide children and adults with autism, intellectual disabilities, and behavioral health challenges—and their families—the education, support, and resources needed to live independently and thrive in their communities. We are currently seeking a Nurse Training Specialist to support our Residential and Day Programs by delivering high-quality medical training and ensuring excellence in medication administration practices.

This role plays a critical part in promoting safety, reducing medication errors, and fostering a culture of continuous learning among our teams.This position is a Full Time opportunity, with a M-F, first shift schedule. 

What You’ll Bring:

• A passion for training, mentoring, and developing others in a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively engage diverse learners.
• A commitment to accuracy, compliance, and high standards of care.
• Ability to collaborate across departments and build strong working relationships.

What You’ll Have:

• Licensure: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Experience: At least 3 years of experience in medication administration in a clinical setting; training or education experience strongly preferred.
• Certifications: First Aid and CPR required; additional certifications in medication administration or healthcare training preferred.
• Strong knowledge of medication administration procedures, pharmacology, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with adult learning principles and instructional design.

A Typical Day May Include:

• Designing and delivering engaging training programs on medication administration for direct support professionals and supervisors.
• Assessing and certifying staff competency to ensure safe and effective medication practices.
• Conducting classroom, hands-on, and virtual training sessions using a variety of instructional methods.
• Completing quarterly nursing assessments for individuals in Older Adult Day Programs.
• Monitoring compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations related to training and medication administration.
• Maintaining detailed training records and coordinating with Learning & Development teams.
• Collaborating with Health Services, Residential teams, and leadership to schedule and improve training programs.
• Providing ongoing guidance and support to staff regarding medication administration and best practices.
• Traveling to various program sites to conduct trainings and evaluations.