Regional LPN & QE Architect Columbia, MO

Regional LPN & QE Architect

As the Regional LPN & QE Architect, you aren't just a clinician — you're the blueprint for safety, compliance, and clinical excellence. This dual-focus role combines hands-on nursing oversight with high-level systems design, ensuring the people we support receive the highest standard of care while the agency maintains ironclad regulatory health standards.

• Medication Administration:
  Design and execute the regional medication administration program; train and certify non-licensed staff per state regulations.
• Adaptive Equipment:
  Provide expert oversight and training for specialized medical equipment (G-tubes, hoyer lifts, oxygen concentrators).
• Emergency Preparedness:
  Serve as a certified CPR/First Aid Instructor, maintaining staff certification tracking.
• Professional Development:
  Develop and facilitate clinical "In-Service" training and continuing education.

• QE Protocols:
  Architect and refine quality enhancement protocols to identify systemic risks.
• Field Audits:
  Conduct site reviews and clinical audits for MAR accuracy and environment-of-care safety.
• Behavioral Health Integration:
  Bridge psychiatric needs and physical health protocols.

• Acute Care Coordination:
  Provide direct medical support and triage for complex cases.
• Plan Development:
  Author and review Nursing Care Plans and Risk Plans.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
• Active, unencumbered LPN license in state of practice.
• 3+ years nursing experience, preferably in I/DD or Community Health.
• Strong background in Behavioral Health Nursing or Psychiatric care highly preferred.
• Ability to obtain/maintain "Trainer" status for CPR, First Aid, and Med-Aide programs.