at DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES in Hines, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse I #24739 Agency: Department of Human Services Opening Date: 03/30/2023 Closing Date/Time: 04/12/2023 Salary: Anticipated Salary: $5,274 - $7,155 per month Job Type: Salaried Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 2 Posting Identification Number: 10-82-24739 Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave Hines, IL 60141-0800 Division of Mental Health Madden Mental Health Center Nursing Services Work Hours: Various shifts. See below: Week 1: Off Monday & Saturday, Week 2: Off Sunday & Thursday (1) 8:00a-4:00p, Pav 3; Monday, Thursday, and every other weekend off (1) 12:00a-8:00a, Pav 3; Monday, Thursday, and every other weekend off Nursing
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Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse for the Madden Mental Health Center located in Hines, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with mental illness. The successful candidate shall demonstrate 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. Provides professional nursing care to individuals served on an assigned shift 2. Provides work-related guidance, instructions, and explanations to lower-level nursing staff and other direct support staff in the care of individuals, injury reduction, health and safety, hygiene, treatment, procedures, and the use of equipment. 3. Attends treatment team meetings to update the Interdisciplinary Team on changes in medical status, and additional medical needs and completes paperwork to document medical information in accordance with policies and guidelines. 4. Performs quality assurance activities including. 5. Attends training to keep abreast of the latest nursing techniques and concepts. 6. Serves as Center-wide medical/nursing resource on the assigned shift during the absence of other professional nursing personnel. 7. Performs other duties as required or assigned 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 or a bachelor’s degree in nursing. 2. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
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 50 pounds unassisted. 4. Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. 5. Requires the ability to travel. 6. Requires the ability to pass the IDHS background check. 7. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. 8. 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 across Illinois. Our mission is to provide equitable access to social services, support programs, and resources to enhance the lives of all whom we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency, and Kindness.
