Job Description
Registered Nurse II - # 48641
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Agency: Department of Human Services
Location: Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650
Job Requisition ID: 48641
Opening Date: 07/29/2025
Closing Date: 08/11/2025
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $7,172 - $9,752 per month ($86,064 - $117,024 per year)
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC023
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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 48641
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
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.
Essential Functions
- Functions as an interdisciplinary team member while providing the highest standard of care to students.
- Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff.
- Utilizes the core elements of the nursing process while assessing students with acute and chronic conditions.
- Completes mandatory training requirements and meets Registered Nursing continuing education hours to maintain licensure.
- 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.
- Maintains and updates health records relative to the students and employees at ISD.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- 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.
- Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to pass the American Sign Language proficiency exam at the survival plus skill level within 18 months of hire.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: See below
7:45a-8:15p, Monday/Wednesday/Friday; off Tue/Thur/Sat/Sun; 30-minute paid lunch
Student Life/Nursing
Work Location: 125 S Webster Ave, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Illinois School for the Deaf
Student Life - Nursing
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Health Services; Social Services
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
3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
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)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
Must apply online.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
- donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
URL
https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/48641/
Salary
Thank you for your interest in employment with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS). We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills are welcome! IDHS is comprised of more than 13,200 employees in offices statewide where at any given time, a variation of career opportunities may be available. This creates the potential for you to advance the mission of IDHS and serve the community in which you live.
The Illinois Department of Human Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of IDHS to employ qualified personnel, to provide equal employment opportunities in the hiring and promoting of individuals, and to administer these activities in a manner that does not discriminate against any person. Employment decisions shall not discriminate against any individual because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, physical or mental disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, political affiliation or sexual orientation.