Director Of Nursing (Spsa Option 8N Registered Nurse)

Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Hines, IL, US, 60141

Posting ID: 10-82-27950

Opening Date: 06/28/2023

Closing Date: 7/12/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,703 - $10,828 per month.

Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave Hines, IL 60141-7000

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 1

****A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a licensed Registered Nurse to serve as the Director of Nursing and to oversee and supervise professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients at the Madden Mental Health Center. The Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the live of all who we serve.

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as the Director of Nursing for Madden Mental Health Center.

2. Serves as full-line supervisor.

3. Develops and establishes the goals and objectives of nursing care and clinical support services.

4. Recommends to the Medical Director the development and implementation of policies and procedures.

5. Develops in-service education programs for professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.

6. Develops budget and staffing plans for review by the Medical Director.

7. Conducts personal inspections of the various offices and living units.

8. Conducts staff meetings with both subordinate managers and other subordinate staff to discuss new policies and procedures.

9. Provides active nursing care to patients.

10. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

2. Master’s degree in nursing or a health care related field with a minimum of four (4) years nursing leadership experience.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a health care related field with a minimum of six (6) years nursing leadership experience.

OR

Associate’s degree in nursing or a health care related field with a minimum of ten (10) years nursing leadership experience.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

1. Five (5) years of professional experience working in a psychiatric hospital.

2. Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, approving time off.

3. Two (2) years of professional experience recommending and implementing nursing policies and procedures relative to the latest trends and nursing standards.

4. Three (3) years of professional experience recommending and preparing nursing treatment plans for patients.

5. Three (3) years of professional experience providing training to paraprofessional and professional nursing staff.

6. Three (3) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on nursing services and treatments provided to patients.

7. Three (3) years of professional experience working with current diagnostic and treatment modalities for psychiatric patients.

8. Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders in oral and written form relative to the care and treatment of patients.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

3. Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

4. Requires the ability to serve on-call on a rotating basis, after hours, weekends and holidays.

5. Requires the ability to maintain current certification of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

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:

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
• Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance
• *Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• A Pension Program
• 10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $9,703.00 - $10,828.00 per month

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Dental insurance
• Health savings account

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess a Master’s degree in nursing or a health care related field with a minimum of four (4) years nursing leadership experience.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or a health care related field with a minimum of six (6) years nursing leadership experience.

OR

Associate’s degree in nursing or a health care related field with a minimum of ten (10) years nursing leadership experience?

License/Certification:

• RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person