Clinical Educator in Long Term and Acute Care

Trio Health Partners; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage Reimbursement

Healthcare & 401(k) benefits

PTO + holidays + CME day

Malpractice & Tail Insurance

Job summary

Trio Health Partners is seeking a Clinical Education Specialist – Advanced Practice & Post-Acute Care to join our Clinical Education & Quality team. This role supports the Director of Clinical Education in developing and delivering clinical education programs for Nurse Practitioners and facility nursing teams across our skilled nursing facility network.

You’ll play a key role in onboarding, provider development, competency assessment, and quality improvement — translating complex clinical

Qualifications

• Active, unencumbered NP license and national NP certification.
• Graduate degree in Nursing from an accredited program.
• Demonstrated experience as an in-house NP in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting.
• Minimum of one year of formal or structured educator experience.
• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of Clinical Education in developing and delivering education programs for Nurse Practitioners and facility nursing teams.
• Lead onboarding, provider development, competency assessments, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Translate complex clinical concepts into practical education for post-acute and long-term care settings.
• Travel regularly to skilled nursing facilities and network locations across Illinois, with occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Nurse Practitioner license

NP national certification

Graduate degree in Nursing

Experience as educator

Presentation and facilitation

Travel readiness

Education

Graduate degree in Nursing

Job description

About the Job

Trio Health Partners is seeking a Clinical Education Specialist – Advanced Practice & Post-Acute Care to join our Clinical Education & Quality team. This role supports the Director of Clinical Education in developing and delivering clinical education programs for Nurse Practitioners and facility nursing teams (RNs, LPNs, and CNAs) across our skilled nursing facility network.

You’ll play a key role in new-hire onboarding, provider development, competency assessment, and quality improvement — translating complex clinical concepts into practical, real-world education for post-acute and long-term care settings.

This is a multi-site role requiring regular travel to skilled nursing facilities and network locations across Illinois, including occasional overnight travel outside the primary geographic area. If you thrive on building relationships face-to-face with facility leadership, providers, and nursing teams, this role is built for you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $130,000–$140,000, plus 65% of any billed services (as applicable)

• Mileage Reimbursement

• Healthcare & 401(k) benefits

• Paid Time Off: 15 days PTO + 6 paid holidays + 1 seminar/CME day

• Malpractice & Tail Insurance provided

• Licensure Reimbursement for federal/state nursing and DEA renewals

• CME Reimbursement: $1,000 annually

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• No nights or weekends

What You’ll Need

• Active, unencumbered Nurse Practitioner license and national NP certification

• Graduate degree in Nursing from an accredited program

• Demonstrated experience as an in-house NP in a skilled nursing facility or long-term care setting

• Minimum of one year of formal or structured educator experience

• Strong presentation, facilitation, and communication skills

• Willingness and ability to travel regularly