Registered Nurse Trainer

Misericordia Home•Chicago, IL

2d•$40 - $42

About The Position

The CILA RN Trainer / Nurse Coordinator serves as the primary care nurse for a designated area or caseload, assessing and responding to residents’ medical needs and providing nursing care. The role oversees residents’ medical needs, leads the medication program, ensures Rule 116 compliance, and works with a multidisciplinary team to promote best care practices. The position includes training and certifying staff as medication passers, monitoring medication administration and errors, and maintaining accurate records and required assessments. New team members complete a minimum of four weeks of Nursing Department orientation and training, take the RN Trainer course, and are supported in completing RN Trainer Certification within three months of hire. The role is full-time on the AM shift and requires working one weekend day every other week.

Requirements

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Nursing; official transcripts required.
Current Illinois Licensed Registered Nurse (RN).
Good standing with the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation.
At least one year of clinical registered professional nurse experience within the last five years.
Ability to complete RN Trainer Certification within three months of hire.
Successful completion of Nursing Department orientation and training (minimum four weeks) and the RN Trainer course.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills.
Initiative, responsibility, and demonstrated ability to work with a team.
Demonstrated ability to work with residents, families, and staff.
Computer proficiency, including previous EMR experience and Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Ability to adhere to scheduled hours and maintain flexibility with schedules and assignments.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in Developmental Disabilities (DD).
Experience in IDD, long-term care, or skilled nursing.

Responsibilities

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 the assigned area.
Ensure medication administration policies are followed by certified medication passers and residents.
Certify staff as medication passers and ensure authorization documentation and annual tests are current and on file.
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 staff in-services and training as needed, including on the E-MAR system, medication administration, Epi-pen administration, CPAP use and cleaning, and diabetic testing.
Meet with the pharmacy monthly for medication check-ins, complete monthly tote cycle check-ins, and coordinate to ensure tote and supply accuracy.
Complete SAMA assessments as needed, quarterly reviews, RN annual assessments, and annual health management ISPs when applicable.
Ensure EMR compliance and accuracy across the assigned caseload and area.
Attend applicant pool meetings, including interviews, observations, and admissions.
Participate in RN Trainer meetings, discussions, and medication certification classes if assigned.
Work with and understand all aspects of the 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 the schedule and assignments.
Perform other duties assigned by nursing leadership based on staffing and resident or area needs.