Registered Nurse II

Registered Nurse II - # 41853

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Jacksonville, IL, US, 62650

Job Requisition ID: 41853

Opening Date: 10/17/2024

Closing Date: 10/30/2024

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $6,899 - $9,381 per month ($82,788 - $112,572 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 41853

Position Overview

The Division of Rehabilitation Services is seeking to hire an energetic licensed Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services in the care and treatment of the students at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, which includes services to individuals with visual impairments and multiple disabilities and clinical services to the employees of Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI). This position serves as a designated lead worker to professional nursing staff. The incumbent prepares and maintains medical and nursing records and histories such as recording physician’s orders, charting medications, recording patient reactions and behavior. 

Essential Functions

• Provides professional nursing services in the care and treatment of the students at the Illinois School for the Visually Impaired, which includes services to individuals with visual impairments and multiple disabilities and clinical services to the employees of Illinois School for the Visually Impaired (ISVI).
• Serves as designated lead worker to lower-level staff.
• Prepares and maintains medical and nursing records and histories such as recording physician’s orders, charting medications, recording patient reactions and behavior.
• Provides professional communication regarding the care and needs of the students, with ISVI staff, medical providers, parents, guardians, the students, and others.
• Under the direction of a physician, provides first aid and emergency medical care in cases of illness, injury and other medical emergencies to students, employees and visitors of ISVI.
• Inventories orders and maintains security of medications, drugs and other medical equipment and supplies.
• Manages and documents the ISVI’s student and employee immunization program.
• Assists in coordinating and implementing continuing health information and education and training programs for students and employees of ISVI.
• Participates in staff meetings with the ISVI professional disciplines in the development and executing of plans for students in need of medical and specialized nursing care and services.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to serve on an “on call” basis.
• 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:  6:30pm - 7:00am, rotating days off. 30 min paid lunch.  (Health Services)

Week 1 Work: Mon, Tues, Sat

Week 2 Work: Sun, Wed, Thurs

Week 3 Work: Mon, Thurs, Fri

*If Friday night or Saturday shift falls on a weekend students are not on campus, the schedule will be adjusted to work an additional day that week.

Works 11 months; off 1 month (benefit time or furlough)
Work Location: 658 E State St, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650 

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois School for the Visually Impaired

Support Services/Health Center
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

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