Registered Nurse Ii Jobs

Work Location: Chicago, IL, US, 60634

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 8/3/2023

Closing Date: 8/16/2023

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,927 - $8,059 per month ($71,124 - $96,708 per year)

Work Hours: 2:45pm - 11:00pm; Week 1: Tuesday/Saturday off; Week 2: Sunday/Friday off

Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60634-1417

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Cook

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 10-79-28970

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Chicago-Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with mental illness on an assigned shift. The successful candidate shall demonstrate a valid Illinois License and 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, assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the delivery of nursing care for patients receiving health care services on an assigned shift.

2. Serves as designated lead worker to lower level staff.

3. Provides report to staff and to oncoming lead worker to ensure continuity of care.

4. Participates in meetings and discussions with clinical, medical, administrative, and other staff.

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 training requirements and participates in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific professional competency through observation and evaluation.

7. Attends ongoing education programs mandatory and optional in-service programs.

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

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience OR (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience OR (c) a master’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 lift 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 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:

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

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,927.00 - $8,059.00 per month

Benefits:

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

Physical Setting:

• Community health center
• Low acuity unit

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you possess (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience OR (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience OR (c) a master’s degree in nursing?

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Illinois Registered Nurse License (Required)

Work Location: In person