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 #  Community Partners Trainer (RN) 

 

   

 **Reports to:** Senior Director, Professional Education  
**Position Status:** Part-Time, Contract (up to 25hrs/Month, approx. 5 hours a week)  
**Discipline:** Registered Nurse  
**Location:** Remote  
**Start Date:** Oct. 2026

### Description

The Parkinson’s Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with Parkinson’s disease by enhancing care and advancing research toward a cure. We harness the energy, experience, and passion of the global Parkinson’s community to drive our mission forward.

Community Partners in Parkinson’s Care is a program designed to educate and empower care staff in providing high-quality care to individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) in various care settings, including skilled nursing homes, assisted living communities, in-patient rehabilitation centers & home care/hospice agencies.

RN Trainers are subject matter experts in Parkinson’s care in senior living communities and home care agencies. This position encompasses three roles: educator, mentor, and brand ambassador for the Community Partners in Parkinson’s Care program.

We are seeking **a RN Trainer** who will share the responsibilities outlined below while collectively working within the 20-25-hours/month time commitment. RN Trainer will start in October 2026 onboarding and start all responsibilities with in 4 months from start date.

### Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

**Educator**

- Co-lead 3 or 4 virtual one day Site Champion Trainings per year using the Community Partners curriculum.
- Develop topics with team and take turns with your co-trainers moderating Partner Education Talks throughout the year.
- Facilitate and plan bi-annual Site Champion virtual calls to support continued learning.
- Join monthly Professional Education department meetings (60 – 90 minutes).
- Deliver content in a professional and engaging manner.

**Mentor**

- Steward 30 to 40 Partners in an ongoing process supporting them as needed.
- Engage with Partners at least three time a year via virtual meetings and/or email.
- Help design surveys & review outcome measures with team, providing constructive feedback and recommendations for improving the program and ensuring optimal care.
- Utilize the Partner Portal for communications and record-keeping.
- Contribute insights and recommendations for Community Partner email communications.

**Brand Ambassador**

- Represent the Community Partners in Parkinson’s Care program at 1-2 annual conferences as an exhibitor and/or presenter.
- Develop and deliver unified presentations for various professional events as determined by the Professional Education department.
- Support outreach efforts by responding to inquiries and fulfilling informal presentation requests as needed.
- Participate in Community Partner team calls (2x/month).

As an evolving program, Community Partners in Parkinson’s Care continuously adapts to meet industry needs. Partner Guides will be integral in shaping program growth and strategic priorities.

### Skills and Requirements

- Registered Nurse
- Minimum of five years of experience in Parkinson’s care.
- Awareness and familiarity of senior living communities and/or home care agencies a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
- High level of attention to detail to ensure quality work output.
- Excellent organizational and planning abilities.
- Strong collaborative and teamwork skills.
- Ability to travel to 1-2 conferences per year.
- Experience in developing and implementing training programs.

### Schedule & Compensation

- 5-7 hours per week (up to 25 hours/month)
- $50 per hour
- Site Champion Training Daily Rate: $750 per day
- Conference Daily Rate: $400
- Travel Stipend: $200 each way

### Travel Requirements

- Some travel is required for conferences and presentations. All conference and travel expenses covered by the Parkinson’s Foundation.

 ###  How to Apply 

Please email resume and cover letter to [Employment@Parkinson.org](mailto:employment@parkinson.org). Applicant review will continue until the position is filled. Please indicate the job title in the subject line. **Resumes without cover letters will not be considered.** No phone calls please.

 [SUBMIT RESUME AND COVER LETTER](mailto:employment@parkinson.org) 

 

 

 The Parkinson’s Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in our culture and in our work on behalf of people with Parkinson's disease.

 

 

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