Developmental Training Nurse

Misericordia Heart of Mercy; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Referral bonus

Paid jury duty

Fitness facility access

Job summary

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is seeking a Developmental Training Nurse to support adults with IDD during daytime programming. You will serve as the clinical point person, manage scheduled medications, assess residents, and triage needs within a structured daytime environment.

Ideal candidates are licensed RNs or LPNs in Illinois with strong assessment and communication skills, the ability to prioritize multiple needs independently, and a commitment to person-centered care and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois RN or LPN license in good standing.
• Strong nursing assessment and communication skills.
• Ability to independently prioritize and triage multiple resident needs.
• Experience with individuals with IDD, school nursing, community nursing, long-term care, or similar settings is helpful but not required.
• Commitment to person-centered care and supporting individuals with IDD in living full and meaningful lives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the clinical point person during the Developmental Training program day.
• Manage and administer scheduled medications.
• Assess residents who become ill or have a medical concern.
• Prioritize and triage multiple resident needs independently.
• Communicate important information back to the resident's primary/area nurse and residential nursing team.
• Ensure medical needs arising during the day are appropriately addressed and communicated.
• Support person-centered care for individuals with IDD as they participate in daily programming.

Skills

RN/LPN license

Nursing assessment

Triaging

IDD experience helpful

Person-centered care

Job description

Make a Difference Every Day

Looking for a nursing role with a school-nurse feel? At Misericordia, the Developmental Training (DT) Nurse is a unique nursing assignment supporting adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities while they participate in their daytime programming. Much like a school nurse, you serve as the clinical point person during the program day: managing scheduled medications, assessing residents who become ill or have a medical concern, triaging needs, and communicating important information back to the resident's primary/area nurse. Rather than carrying a traditional inpatient or long-term-care assignment, you support residents as they take part in their daily programming and help ensure that medical needs arising during the day are appropriately assessed, addressed, and communicated back to their residential nursing team.

This role is ideal for a nurse who enjoys assessment, triage, medication management, communication, and working independently in a structured daytime environment.

Why Join Misericordia?

• Meaningful work: Support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in living full and meaningful lives.
• Make an impact: Be the clinical point person who makes sure medical needs during the program day are assessed, addressed, and communicated.
• Supportive team: Work alongside area nurses, program staff, and other professionals as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Career growth: Take advantage of professional training and opportunities to grow throughout the organization.
• Competitive pay: Earn $36.50 to $48.00 per hour.
• Education support: Take advantage of tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.

As a Developmental Training Nurse, You Will

• Serve as the clinical point person during the Developmental Training program day
• Manage and administer scheduled medications
• Assess residents who become ill or have a medical concern
• Prioritize and triage multiple resident needs independently
• Communicate important information back to the resident's primary/area nurse and residential nursing team
• Ensure medical needs arising during the day are appropriately addressed and communicated
• Support person-centered care for individuals with IDD as they participate in daily programming

Training and Professional Development

Misericordia is committed to helping employees continue to learn and grow. Developmental Training Nurses have access to professional training and development opportunities designed to strengthen their skills and support career growth throughout the organization. You will work with experienced professionals across Misericordia while gaining hands-on experience supporting people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

What We're Looking For

• Current Illinois RN or LPN license in good standing
• Strong nursing assessment and communication skills
• Ability to independently prioritize and triage multiple resident needs
• Experience with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), school nursing, community nursing, long-term care, or similar settings is helpful but not required
• Commitment to person-centered care and supporting individuals with IDD in living full and meaningful lives

Pay

• $36.50 – $48.00 per hour

Schedule

• AM Shift

Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance for full-time and part-time employees
• Paid time off
• 401(k) plan (pre-tax) with company matching
• Roth 401(k) plan (post-tax) with 2% match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonus
• Paid jury duty
• ADP self-service portal
• Professional training and development opportunities
• Recognition and appreciation initiatives
• Access to fitness room and pool

About Misericordia

Misericordia Heart of Mercy is home to more than 600 children and adults with mild to profound developmental disabilities. Our community provides a supportive environment designed to maximize each resident's potential while meeting their individual needs. Many of the people we serve also have physical disabilities and require specialized care. At Misericordia, every member of our team plays an important role in creating a community where residents can thrive. Misericordia is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) according to Title 44, Ill. Administrative Code, and Subpart C Section 750.150.