Registered Nurse I (Upward Mobility)

Registered Nurse I (Upward Mobility) - # 32589

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652

Job Requisition ID: 32589

Opening Date: 01/16/2024

Closing Date: 01/29/2024

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $5,274 - $7,155 per month ($63,288 - $85,860 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU: RC023

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This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position. While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended. Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 10-80-32589

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center located Anna, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities.  The successful candidate shall demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel.

Job Responsibilities

Provides professional nursing care to individuals served on an assigned shift.
Provides work-related guidance, instructions and explanations to lower level nursing staff and other direct support staff in the care of individuals, injury reduction, health and safety, hygiene, treatment, procedures and the use of equipment.
Attends treatment team meetings to update the Interdisciplinary Team on changes in medical status, additional medical needs and completes paperwork to document medical information in accordance with policies and guidelines.
Performs quality assurance activities.
Attends training to keep abreast of latest nursing techniques and concepts.
Serves as Center-wide medical/nursing resource on the assigned shift during the absence of other professional nursing personnel.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications

Requires graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Conditions of Employment

Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis.
Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis.
Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills.
Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
Requires the ability to travel.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Work Hours:  2:45 pm - 11:00 pm; Tues, Thurs, and every other weekend off. See below.

Week 1: off Tuesday and Saturday

Week 2: off Sunday and Thursday

Week 3: off Tuesday and Saturday

Week 4: off Sunday and Thursday

DD Nursing
Work Location: 1000 N Main St Anna, IL 62906-1652

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Choate Mental Health & Developmental Center

DD Nursing Services
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Job Family:  Health Services; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all 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 Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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