Registered Nurse Ii Jobs

Work Location: Jacksonville, IL, US, 62650

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 8/4/2023

Closing Date: 8/17/2023

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

Work Hours: Various shifts. See below:

(1 vacancy) 6:30am - 2:30pm Monday - Friday (Nursing Services)

(1 vacancy) 5:45pm - 6:15am Tues, Wed, Thurs (Nursing Services)

Work Location: 125 S Webster Ave Jacksonville, IL 62650-1877

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Morgan

Number of Vacancies: 2

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 10-43-29036

Position Overview

The Department of Human Services is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Illinois School for the Deaf located in Jacksonville, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for students with an identified hearing impairment. Manual communication is highly recommended. The successful candidate shall demonstrate a valid Illinois License and good oral and written communication skills, highly motivated, and be able to carry out nursing assignments under the direction of the Director of Health Services.

Job Responsibilities

1. Functions as an interdisciplinary team member while providing the highest standard of care to students.

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

3. Utilizes the core elements of the nursing process while assessing students with acute and chronic conditions.

4. Completes mandatory training requirements and meets Registered Nursing continuing education hours to maintain licensure.

5. Assists Physician Specialist and other health care providers in caring for the student, always giving a complete and thorough report on student status at the end of shift/assignment.

6. Maintains and updates health records relative to the students and employees at ISD.

7. Performs other duties as assigned or required 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 and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience OR a bachelor's degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience OR 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 pass the sign language proficiency interview (SLPI) at the Intermediate level within 18 months of hiring.

2. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

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

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

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:

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

Physical setting:

• Low acuity unit
• Community health center

Standard shift:

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

Weekly schedule:

• Weekends as needed
• Monday to Friday

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 a bachelor's degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience OR 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