Registered Nurse Trainer

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Nursing Chicago, IL, US

Make a Difference Every Day

What if your career could give you the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone's life every day?

At Misericordia, the CILA RN Trainer / Nurse Coordinator does much more than provide nursing care. You serve as the primary care nurse for a designated area or caseload, assess and respond to residents' medical needs, and train and certify the staff who support them every day.

Working under a Registered Nurse Trainer Certification, you will oversee residents' medical needs, lead the medication program, and ensure Rule 116 compliance, all while working closely with a multidisciplinary team to promote best care practices.

This is a full-time AM position, working every other weekend. Experienced RNs are welcome; experience in Developmental Disabilities is preferred.

Why Join Misericordia?

• Meaningful work: Serve as the primary care nurse for your assigned area and help residents live healthy, fulfilling lives.
• Make an impact: Train and certify staff as medication passers, strengthening the care residents receive every day.
• Supportive team: Work alongside the Director of Nursing, medical providers, pharmacy, and a multidisciplinary team of professionals.
• Career growth: Take advantage of professional training and opportunities to grow throughout the organization.
• Education support: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

As a CILA RN Trainer, You Will:

• Serve as the primary care nurse for a designated area and/or caseload, performing assessments and responding to emergency situations
• Communicate concerns to the medical provider, Director of Nursing, and Administration
• Oversee residents' medical needs for your assigned area
• Ensure medication administration policies are carried out by certified med passers and residents
• Certify staff as certified med passers, and ensure authorization documentation and annual tests are on file and up to date
• Train and certify medication passers in accordance with Rule 116 requirements, and monitor and address medication errors
• Promptly report medication errors, near-misses, and compliance concerns to the Director of Nursing / AVP Nursing
• Provide in-services and training for staff as needed (e.g., E-MAR system, new medication administration, Epi-pen administration, CPAP use and cleaning, diabetic testing)
• Meet with pharmacy monthly for medication check-in, complete the monthly cycle check-in of totes, and coordinate with pharmacy to ensure accuracy of totes and supplies
• Complete SAMA assessments for residents as needed, quarterly reviews, RN annual assessments, and annual health management ISPs (if applicable)
• Ensure EMR compliance and accuracy across the assigned caseload and area
• Attend applicant pool meetings (interviews, observations, admissions)
• Participate in RN Trainer meetings, discussions, and med cert classes if assigned
• Work with and understand all aspects of Misericordia's multidisciplinary team to ensure best care practices for residents
• Maintain a professional attitude regarding confidentiality, personalities, and appearance
• Adhere to scheduled hours and maintain flexibility with schedule and assignments
• Perform other duties as assigned by nursing leadership based on staffing and the needs of the residents/area

Training and Professional Development

Misericordia is committed to helping employees continue to learn and grow.

New team members complete Nursing Department orientation and training (minimum 4 weeks) and the RN Trainer course, and are supported in completing RN Trainer Certification within 3 months of hire.

You will work with experienced professionals across Misericordia while gaining hands-on experience supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

What We're Looking For

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing / official transcripts
• Current Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse (RN)
• Good standing with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
• Minimum one year of clinical registered professional nurse experience within the last five years, preferably in Developmental Disabilities (DD)
• Ability to complete RN Trainer Certification within 3 months of hire
• Successful completion of Nursing Department orientation and training (minimum 4 weeks) and the RN Trainer course
• Excellent interpersonal,…