RNWound CareIntellectual and Developmental DisabilitiesMental HealthNeurodevelopmental Disorders
Posted Jul 23, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 24, 2026
About this role
Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Trainer - Illinois
Department: Quality and Nursing Services
Reports To: Nurse Manager
Date: September, 2025
Job
Summary:
The Registered Nurse Trainer monitors and promotes the health and safety of the people supported. This position ensures company compliance with all relevant medical rules, regulations, and guidelines. This position operates in a professional office environment, the residential programs, and in the community, and will use standard office equipment. While performing this position, employees may be at risk for exposure to blood borne pathogens, and violent and offensive behavior.
Duties/
Responsibilities:
Provides overall direction regarding medical care to the Operations department by mentoring, coaching, and auditing records of people supported.
Provides education and authorization to unlicensed staff to perform certain tasks; medication administration, basic wound care, seizure care, etc in accordance to regulations.
Conducts various assessments; HRST, SAMA, etc in a timely and throughout manner according to regulations.
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Supports local management to develop direct care staff knowledge of medical procedures, medication administration, and healthcare procedures.
Develops, implements, and trains on various health protocols.
Support operations in admissions and discharges and ensures that all protocols and medical orders are transferred.
Supports operations as needed with the ordering and disbursement of all prescribed and over the counter medications, appropriate medical supplies, and equipment for people supported.
Disposes of unused or discontinued prescription meds as needed and as required by state law and regulation.
Follows up on all medication errors and provides reports consistent with internal policies and procedures and local, state, or federal regulations.
Maintains high level of awareness regarding the health and medical needs of people supported and provides medical information to necessary parties, in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Works closely with health and medical professionals within the community to ensure adequate care for the people supported.
Understands and develops practices that align with state regulations, quality standards, and other health and safety regulations.
Attends meetings and training as needed.
Represents the company in a professional manner in the community.
Maintain strict confidentiality regarding company information, including any information regarding people supported.
Qualifications and
Experience:
Valid State driver's license
2 years of previous RN experience
Must be able to pass company drug screen process (if applicable), Medicaid and Medicare fraud checks, a criminal background check, and an employment history verification
Intermediate/Advanced understanding of technology and computer functions. Vista Care is a national leader in providing services to people with mental health and intellectual and developmental disabilities. Some people supported may demonstrate behavioral challenges.
Displays high integrity and exercises due diligence
Acts decisively
Focuses on customer needs
Builds strong alliances
Inspires high performance
Maintains professional credibility
Demonstrates astuteness
Education:
Valid nursing license issued from the State Board of Nursing
Licensed Registered Nurse
Ability to obtain the DHS RN Trainer certification within 30 days of start date
Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) required
Previous knowledge of providing nursing care to people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or Mental Health is preferred
CPR/First Aid certification current
Skills for this role
Medication AdministrationWound Care
Requirements
Valid State driver's license
2 years of previous RN experience
Pass company drug screen process
Medicaid and Medicare fraud checks
Criminal background check
Employment history verification
Intermediate/Advanced understanding of technology and computer functions
Valid nursing license issued from the State Board of Nursing
About the employer
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Vista Care Illinois, LLC
Hiring organization
At Vista Care Illinois in Lincoln you work residential and quality nursing services for people supported with IDD. As an RN Trainer you move between the office, residential programs, and the community. Your core work is mentoring Operations and educating…
What reviewers appreciate
+RN Trainer mentors and coaches unlicensed staff on meds, wound care, seizure care, and health protocols
+Work spans office, residential programs, and community rather than one fixed unit
Lincoln, Illinois is a small central-Illinois city along historic Route 66, known for its Abraham Lincoln namesake and quiet, small-town pace. With a compact downtown and surrounding farmland, it offers a relaxed setting for nurses seeking a slower commute and community feel away from major metro congestion.