Registered Nurse II

Website Illinois Department Human Services

Location: Springfield, IL, US, 62762

Job Requisition ID:  43943

​Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: REGISTERED NURSE II - 38132

Skill Option: None

Bilingual Option: None

Opening Date:  01/22/2025

Closing Date/Time: 02/04/2025

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,899 - $9,381 per month ($82,788 - $112,572 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Sangamon

Work Hours: 8:30am-5:00pm; Monday-Friday; 1-hour unpaid lunch

Work Location: 100 South Grand Ave E, Springfield, Illinois, 62762

Family and Community Services

Policy Development

Client Assessment Unit

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

Under direction, performs disability case reviews in the Client Assessment Unit (CAU) for the Department’s local offices; serves as lead worker to professional nursing personnel working in the CAU.  Utilizes professional training and expertise in the field of nursing to verify that CAU nurses carry out assigned duties.  Serves as state-wide coordinator for CAU in the review of Transitional Assistance (TA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) and Medical Assistance No Grant (MANG) Cases for Department of Human Services.

Essential Functions

Conducts professional nursing review of all medical and social information provided by DHS field office and other sources for Transitional Assistance (TA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF), and Medical Assistance No Grant (MANG) cases.
Reviews medical history for disability cases, Social Security regulations and criteria regarding disability determinations and regulations established by DHS.
Serves as designated lead worker to lower level staff; assigns and reviews work; provides guidance and training to assigned staff; advises immediate supervisor regarding performance of staff.
Serves as statewide coordinator for the CAU monitoring and reviewing the various activities performed by the CAU nursing staff for efficiency and adherence to policy and procedures set forth by DHS in the review of TANF, and MANG cases.
Participates in and attends supervisory conferences and staff development sessions.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience; or (b) a bachelor's degree in nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or (c) a master's degree in nursing.
Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

A Pension Program
Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
* Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time work schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

To apply for this job please visit illinois.jobs2web.com.

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