Registered Nurse I Jobs

Work Location: Park Forest, IL, US, 60466-1200

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 7/27/2023

Closing Date: 8/09/2023

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

Work Hours: Various shifts. 14 day rotation. See below.

(1 vacancy) 5:45am - 6:15pm; Days off: Mon, Wed, Thurs, Sat/Sun (Unit 1)

(1 vacancy) 5:45am - 6:15pm; Days off: Sun, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Mon, Tues, Wed, Sat (Unit 2)

(1 vacancy) 5:45am - 6:15pm; Days off: Sun, Tues, Wed, Fri, Mon, Thurs, Fri, Sat (Unit 2)

(1 vacancy) 5:45am - 6:15pm; Days off: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat/Sun, Tues, Wed, Fri (Unit 2)

(1 vacancy) 5:45am - 6:15pm; Days off: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Sat/Sun, Tues, Thurs, Fri (Unit 3)

(1 vacancy) 5:45am - 6:15pm; Days off: Sun, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat (Unit 3)

(1 vacancy) 5:45pm - 6:15am; Days off: Tues, Wed, Thurs, Sat/Sun, Mon, Thurs, Fri (Unit 2)

Work Location: 114 N Orchard Dr Park Forest, IL 60466-1200

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Cook

Number of Vacancies: 7

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 10-72-29163

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Ludeman Developmental Center located Park Forest, 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

1. Provides professional nursing care to individuals served on an assigned shift.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Performs quality assurance activities.

5. Attends training to keep abreast of latest nursing techniques and concepts.

6. Serves as Center-wide medical/nursing resource on the assigned shift during the absence of other professional nursing personnel.

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

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

6. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.

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:

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

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 - $7,155.00 per month

Benefits:

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

Physical setting:

• Community health center
• Low acuity unit

Standard shift:

• Evening shift
• Night shift
• Day shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

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