Registered Nurse I Jobs

Work Location: Alton, IL, US, 62002-5012

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 8/3/2023

Closing Date: 8/16/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,274 - $7,260 per month ($63,288 - $87,120 per year)

Work Hours: 6:45pm - 7:15am, Week 1: Sun, Thurs, Fri; Week 2: Mon, Thurs, Sat (#16)

Work Location: 4500 College Ave Alton, IL 62002-5012

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Madison

Number of Vacancies: 1

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 10-77-29040

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse for the Alton Mental Health Center located Alton, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with mental illness. 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

1. Utilizing the nursing process, provides professional nursing care to mentally ill patients on a living unit.

2. Provides guidance to lower-level staff for adherence to treatment plans and compliance with applicable operational policies and procedures, current professional standards of psychiatric mental health patient care.

3. Performs a variety of nursing care functions including preparing and administering medication, laboratory specimens, preparing patients for specialized diagnostic testing, providing Basic Life Support (BLS).

4. Consults with physicians and other professional staff regarding patient treatment and care.

5. Monitors the use of appropriate techniques to ensure a safe, secure therapeutic and sanitary environment of care and general performance of duties.

6. Completes mandatory nursing training requirements and continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain professional competency.

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing.

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

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis.

2. Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis.

3. Requires the ability to left up to 50 pounds unassisted.

4. Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

5. Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others.

6. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills.

7. Requires the ability to travel.

8. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

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

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

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:

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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,274.00 - $7,260.00 per month

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Employee assistance program
• Loan forgiveness
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Community health center
• Low acuity unit

Standard shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight shift

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed
• Rotating weekends

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Have you graduated from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Illinois Registered Nurse License (Required)

Work Location: In person