Nursing Education Manager at Independence Plus

Full benefits available; PTO medical dental vision coverage and 401(k) company plan.Independence Plus is now hiring a full-time Nursing Education Manager (our full job title is Clinical Respiratory Education Manager or CREM) to fill a critical role in our specialized Home Nursing division. This role requires a Registered Nurse however dual licensure (nursing and respiratory) is preferred. The CREM reports to the Director of Compliance and will work out of our Oak Brook IL (DuPage County) office.At Independence Plus we provide skilled at-home healthcare for adult and pediatric patients with a variety of different disease processes and conditions including spinal cord injuries traumatic brain injuries catastrophic injuries and illnesses ventilator and tracheostomy dependence neuromuscular diseases seizure disorders cardiovascular diseases and birth or genetic defects.Job Description SummaryThe CREM will manage the education of field nurses by assisting the admission process and problem-solving existing cases by working with Clinical Scheduling and HME departments along with field personnel patients physician facilitys discharge team etc. The CREM teaches clinical training classes and the orientation of nursing staff to patients care plan emphasizing the importance of providing quality nursing care and adhering to Independence Plus policies and procedures State Federal and CHAP guidelines.Essential Job Functions / ResponsibilitiesWorks with a multidisciplinary team to provide quality clinical education and training in order to improve patient outcomesIs familiar with patient care treatments and company policies and procedures in order to be fully prepared when orienting nursing staffCoordinates and conducts training/skills lab annual skills competency as well as teaching clinical classesCoordinates and conducts additional training for field clinical staff as neededAbility to work private duty shifts as requested with the goal of stabilizing the care for permanent staffServes as an On-Call Clinical Manager in after-hours on-call rotation along with other administrative nursing staffProvides education and patient care in a way that satisfies patients and families meets or exceeds standard nursing practice and follows IPI policies and procedure as well as State Federal and CHAP guidelines (must be willing to teach in a lab a patients home and occasionally in facilities).Assists with supervisory visits for Home Nursing (private duty)RequirementsGraduate of an accredited school of nursingCurrent Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in IllinoisMinimum of two years experience with medically complex patients preferably with an emphasis in skilled Home Nursing (private duty)Durable Medical Equipment knowledge a plusUnderstands performance improvement quality assurance and utilization managementAbility to maintain flexibility while fulfilling role obligationsPossesses technology skills related to clinical education and softwareStrives to improve the process by building efficiencies and ensuring effectiveness of the programDemonstrates humility and the ability to be open to constructive criticismSelf-starter and able to work with minimal supervisionIf you have any questions contact Celeste Clarke Vice President of Patient & Employee Relations at or .For more information about the work we do and the difference you could make in the life of a patient check us out on our website at or view a video about our company at Independence Plus: Since 1985 Independence Plus has been a leading provider of in-home nursing rehabilitation and high-tech medical equipment and supplies. We specialize in treating adult and pediatric patients with complex medical and respiratory needs offering the highest quality one-on-one care (with 24/7 on-call support) so our patients are able to live at home and lead meaningful lives. We are headquartered in Oak Brook Illinois and are certified by Medicare accredited by CHAP and state-licensed. Our coverage area includes most of northern Illinois including Chicagoland and the Rockford area.#ZRSalary Description$82000 - $87000 / annuallyRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Nurse Management,Patient Care,Hospital Experience,Employee Evaluation,Acute Care,Healthcare Management,Management Experience,Primary Care Experience,Conflict Management,Nursing,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 82000 - 87000