Registered Nurse Trainer in Chicago, Illinois at Misericordia Home
NewSalary: $39.50 - $42.00/hrJob Function: Medical
Misericordia Home
Chicago, Illinois, 60660, United States
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Make a Difference Every DayWhat 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?
As a CILA RN Trainer, You Will:- 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.
- 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
- 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, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proven initiative, responsibility, and demonstrated ability to work with a team
- Demonstrated ability to work with residents, families, and staff
- Proficient with computers (previous EMR experience, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word)
- Experience in IDD, long-term care, or skilled nursing preferred
- CILA RN Trainer (AM): $39.50-$42.00 per hour
- AM shift
- Full-time
- One weekend day every other week ( Sat or Sun)
- Health, dental, and vision insurance for full-time and part-time employees
- Paid time off
- 401(k) plan (pre-tax) and Roth 401(k) plan (post-tax) contribution options with 2% match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Referral bonus
- Paid jury duty
- ADP self-service portal
- Training and professional development opportunities
- Recognition and appreciation initiatives
- Access to fitness room/pool
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Chicago, Illinois, 60660, United States
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