Home Care: Clinical Trainer

PurposeCare

South Bend, Indiana

Posted Aug 26

Shift and hours: 8-⁠hour days
Unit and setting: Home Health
License: RN license
Term: Local Contract

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Education: Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
Also asks: Excellent interpersonal, teaching, and organizational skills.
Also asks: Ability and willingness to travel.
Also asks: Are you searching for a Purpose ? PurposeCare is Bringing Healthcare Home, and we want you to join our family

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Experience: Experience in clinical education, staff development, or home health supervision is strongly preferred.

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Job Title: Clinical Trainer - RN
Reports To: Director of Nursing
Employment Type: Contract- 1099 - Hourly
Bi Weekly: 1 Day

8 HR day 8:00-4:30pm

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced contract Clinical Trainer to support our home health agency team. This is a contract- 1099 position responsible for supporting the Director of Nursing by developing and delivering educational and clinical training programs. The Clinical Trainer ensures our staff meets the highest standards of home health care, in compliance with state, federal, and agency requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Implement, and monitor high-quality educational programs for clinical staff and Home Health Aides.

Provide hands-on support and guidance to improve patient care and clinical performance.

Assist in the oversight of a Home Health Aide Training Program.

Evaluate patient care practices and recommend training initiatives.

Conduct orientations, mandatory in-services, and ongoing staff education.

Ensure adherence to state and federal home health regulations.

Maintain training materials and evaluate clinical competencies.

Support performance improvement initiatives and assist in policy development.

Provide on-site education and training at designated branch locations bi -weekly.

Qualifications

Registered Nurse

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program.

Experience in clinical education, staff development, or home health supervision is strongly preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, teaching, and organizational skills.

Ability and willingness to travel.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate

Job Type: Contract

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Paid training

Work Location: On the road/office setting

Requirements

Are you searching for a Purpose ? PurposeCare is Bringing Healthcare Home, and we want you to join our family

PurposeCare is a leading provider of home care and home health services in the Midwest and provides home-based care services to more than 3,000 clients a month carefully coordinated to keep clients healthy and safe at home. With excellent caregivers and innovative technology, PurposeCare ensures that our most vulnerable are provided with the support necessary to live full lives in their community. Your Care is Our Purpose.

As a growing company we provide

A rewarding career making a difference, changing lives & communities

Schedule Flexibility

Ongoing growth, training & professional development

Mentor, on-call & referral programs

Opportunity to apply for positions at our other PurposeCare locations

Compensation

43-47 HR

What's around it?

In South Bend, IN

South Bend, IN

Living costs about 7% below the US average

Life in South Bend, IN

NeighborhoodsNurses and healthcare professionals frequently look at River Park, a community with tree-lined streets near the St. Joseph River, and Sunnymede, which features mid-century homes near Potawatomi Park and the zoo. The Downtown and East Bank areas, including the redeveloped Renaissance District and Studebaker lofts, attract young professionals seeking walkable urban living, riverfront lofts, and condos. For historic architecture close to downtown, the Near Northwest Side offers early-20th-century character at accessible price points, while the West Side corridor along West Washington Street provides Victorian restoration opportunities. Those desiring quieter suburban environments or executive properties look toward Edison Park, Twyckenham Hills, or across county borders into Mishawaka and Granger.

Nurses and healthcare professionals frequently look at River Park, a community with tree-lined streets near the St. Joseph River, and Sunnymede, which features mid-century homes near Potawatomi Park and the zoo. The Downtown and East Bank areas, including the redeveloped Renaissance District and Studebaker lofts, attract young professionals seeking walkable urban living, riverfront lofts, and condos.

For historic architecture close to downtown, the Near Northwest Side offers early-20th-century character at accessible price points, while the West Side corridor along West Washington Street provides Victorian restoration opportunities. Those desiring quieter suburban environments or executive properties look toward Edison Park, Twyckenham Hills, or across county borders into Mishawaka and Granger.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: calebworm.com Source 2: theurbanlivingguide.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundDaily commutes in South Bend are notably fast, with average driving times hovering around sixteen to twenty-one minutes. Healthcare workers commuting to regional centers like Beacon Health System or Saint Joseph Health System navigate arterial corridors such as Lincoln Way, West Washington Street, Notre Dame Avenue, and Grape Road into Mishawaka and Granger. While the city maintains the Transpo Bus Center downtown and university campus shuttles serve academic borders, day-to-day navigation across the broader metro area heavily relies on personal vehicles.

Daily commutes in South Bend are notably fast, with average driving times hovering around sixteen to twenty-one minutes. Healthcare workers commuting to regional centers like Beacon Health System or Saint Joseph Health System navigate arterial corridors such as Lincoln Way, West Washington Street, Notre Dame Avenue, and Grape Road into Mishawaka and Granger.

While the city maintains the Transpo Bus Center downtown and university campus shuttles serve academic borders, day-to-day navigation across the broader metro area heavily relies on personal vehicles.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: livability.com Source 3: theurbanlivingguide.com Source 4: unitedvanlines.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation centers along the St. Joseph River, highlighted by the East Bank Trail and scenic vistas around Seitz Park. South Bend features the East Race Waterway, an urban whitewater course utilized during warm months for kayaking and rafting. Howard Park provides year-round riverfront activity with walking promenades and an ice-skating ribbon in winter, while Potawatomi Park features a public zoo and conservatory. Nearby county spaces, including St. Patrick's County Park and Rum Village Aerial Park, supply forested hiking, cross-country skiing, and treetop obstacle courses.

Outdoor recreation centers along the St. Joseph River, highlighted by the East Bank Trail and scenic vistas around Seitz Park. South Bend features the East Race Waterway, an urban whitewater course utilized during warm months for kayaking and rafting.

Howard Park provides year-round riverfront activity with walking promenades and an ice-skating ribbon in winter, while Potawatomi Park features a public zoo and conservatory. Nearby county spaces, including St. Patrick's County Park and Rum Village Aerial Park, supply forested hiking, cross-country skiing, and treetop obstacle courses.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitindiana.in.gov Source 2: livability.com Source 3: calebworm.com

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Living in South Bend

South Bend offers healthcare professionals an approachable blend of college-town vibrancy, industrial heritage, and riverfront revival. Anchored by major employers like Beacon Health System, Saint Joseph Health System, and the University of Notre Dame, this northern Indiana hub lets you avoid big-city congestion while keeping commutes under twenty minutes along main thoroughfares like Lincoln Way and Notre Dame Avenue. Housing options cater to various lifestyles, from converted lofts in the downtown Renaissance District and vintage bungalows in River Park to quiet mid-century homes in Sunnymede and suburban builds in Granger. Off shift, the St. Joseph River takes center stage, featuring urban whitewater kayaking on the East Race Waterway, ice skating at Howard Park, and family outings to the Potawatomi Zoo. Dining spans from morning bites at PEGGS to post-shift gatherings at The View Tavern. While lake-effect snow requires dependable winter preparation and safety conditions vary across specific blocks, South Bend provides nurses a practical, connected base with easy escapes to Lake Michigan and Chicago.

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As of 2026-07Source 1: calebworm.com Source 2: theurbanlivingguide.com Source 3: livability.com Source 4: unitedvanlines.com

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