RN Nurse Trainer
full-time•Tinley Park
About this role
Description
RN Nurse Trainer – Advocate. Educator. Lifesaver.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $90,000 per year
Location: Tinley Park, IL (Field-based, onsite required)
Are you a compassionate RN with a passion for empowering caregivers and advocating for people with disabilities? Join Envision Unlimited and become a key player in delivering life-changing care across community-based homes.
About Envision Unlimited
Envision Unlimited has supported individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1948. We provide a full spectrum of services including behavioral health, community living, day programs, foster care, and employment support and supportive housing. Our mission is rooted in empathy, inclusion, and innovation—and we’re looking for mission-aligned professionals to join our team.
Position Summary
The RN Nurse Trainer plays a vital role in supporting the medical, health, and safety needs of clients living in host family settings. This role includes direct training of staff, oversight of medication practices, and being a clinical resource for non-licensed caregivers.
Key Responsibilities
- Train and authorize staff and non-licensed caregivers in medication administration and safety.
- Monitor and document client-specific medical needs, including bubble packs, orders, and MARs.
- Conduct field visits to ensure proper medication handling and regulatory compliance.
- Provide clinical guidance and respond to medical questions via phone/email as needed.
- Serve as a support system to ensure high-quality, person-centered care.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Must have current unencumbered Illinois professional nurse license.
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Valid Driver’s License and access to a reliable vehicle (Required)
- 1 year of clinical nursing experience, with at least 1 year working with individuals with developmental disabilities (Preferred)
- Must be able to obtain a DHS Nurse Trainer Certificate within 90 days of hire
- RN license number
- If Licensed Practical Nurse must also be a Registered Professional Nurse.
Skills & Strengths
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Calm, patient, and collaborative
- Ability to train, coach, and educate caregivers effectively
- Reliable, organized, and mission-driven
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $90,000 annually
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (BCBS HMO/PPO)
- Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
- Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, AD&D, and short-term disability
- 11 paid holidays plus vacation, personal, and sick time
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- In-house CEUs and professional development
- Financial and scheduling support for clinical licensure
Envision Unlimited provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
What you'll do
- The RN Nurse Trainer is responsible for training staff and non-licensed caregivers in medication administration and safety, as well as monitoring client-specific medical needs. This role also includes conducting field visits to ensure compliance and providing clinical guidance.
About Envision Unlimited
Envision Unlimited is a full spectrum of care organization serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as mental health challenges from infants to senior citizens, regardless of race, gender, religion, or ability to pay.
Our mission is to provide quality services that promote choice, independence and inclusion among our members. Since our founding in 1948, we have built a legacy of evolving care delivered with empathy, every time and everywhere. Our innovative services include community living options; novel day programs; employment, respite and mental health services; and foster care for children with disabilities. Today, we support 5,000 members and their caregivers in metropolitan Chicagoland and Central Illinois.
We have become an organization well-recognized for the programs and services we create and manage that result in maximum impact for our members. Through outreach, evaluation and service planning, we help thousands of people become part of the community, transition to safe homes and access support services so they can live their lives to their greatest potential.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a RN Nurse Trainer do at Envision Unlimited?
As a RN Nurse Trainer at Envision Unlimited, you will: the RN Nurse Trainer is responsible for training staff and non-licensed caregivers in medication administration and safety, as well as monitoring client-specific medical needs. This role also includes conducting field visits to ensure compliance and providing clinical guidance..
Is the RN Nurse Trainer position at Envision Unlimited remote?
The RN Nurse Trainer position at Envision Unlimited is based in Tinley Park, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
How do I apply for the RN Nurse Trainer position at Envision Unlimited?
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