RN Nurse Trainer

Envision Unlimited
Tinley Park, IL
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Job Type

Full-time, Full-time

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.

Salary Description

$90,000
Posted 2025-12-06

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