Registered Nurse I

Opening Date: 10/23/2025
Closing Date: 11/05/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: REGISTERED NURSE I - 38131 
Skill Option: UMP Credential 
Bilingual Option: Spanish
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,381 - $8,657 per month ($76,572 - $103,884 per year) + Bilingual Pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC023 Registered Nurses, INA

Work Hours: 6:00am - 2:00pm Monday - Friday; 30-minute unpaid lunch

Nursing

Work Location: 1950 W Roosevelt Rd, Chicago, Illinois, 60608-1245

Division of Rehabilitation Services

Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt

Nursing-1st shift

To be considered, applicants must apply through our official website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/50844/

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 Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt (ICRE-R) is seeking to hire a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing services in the care and treatment of severely physically disabled young adults.  This position provides guidance to the residential care staff in carrying out facets of individual treatment programs and interacts with students, parents/guardians and other medical professionals on the care and treatment of ICRE-R students. Uses Spanish communication skills to interact with students, parents/guardians and other medical professionals on the care and treatment of ICRE-R students.

Essential Functions

• Provides professional nursing care to resident students at the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education - Roosevelt (ICRE-R). 
• Assists in establishing the treatment plan to meet individual patient needs. 
• Provides instruction to ICRE-R staff in the daily physical care of students. 
• Participates in and attends clinics, Case Management, Individualized Education Plan’s (IEP) and in-service training meetings and inter-service meetings. 
• Maintains close working relationships with other rehabilitation disciplines at the Center to verify an effective rehabilitation program for individual students. 
• Inventories, orders, and maintains security of medications, drugs and other medical equipment and supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably with the scope of duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in nursing.  
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.  
• Requires the ability to communicate in Spanish at a colloquial level.

* This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

* The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need 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 & part-time work schedules (as applicable)
• 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
• Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
• Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

• 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