Nursing Supervisor

at Illinois Department of Human Services in Dixon, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Work Location: Dixon, Illinois, 61021

Agency: Department of Human Services

Opening Date: 6/5/2025

Closing Date: 7/3/2025

Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License 

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $9,413 - $9,696 per month ($112,956 - $116,352 per year)

County: Lee

Number of Vacancies: 1

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Posting Identification Number: 47290

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 Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon, Illinois to serve as Nursing Supervisor. Reviews quarterly assessments, observes and evaluates medicine passing procedures. Monitors acute care logs, Medication Administration Records, dietary and medication response profiles. Functions as a training instructor and assists in the development of facility policies and procedures. The Mabley Developmental Center serves a broad spectrum of individuals with behavioral and medical needs.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Nursing Supervisor over professional Registered Nurses on an assigned unit and shift.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Oversees the unit medical program. 
• Attends and participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team at meetings and on committees.
• Functions as a training instructor and assists in the development of facility policies and procedures.
• As part of a team, reviews, updates, and implements nursing policies and procedures according to the latest trends and nursing standards.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)

• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities. 
• Three (3) years of professional experience supervising professional nursing staff. 
• Three (3) years of professional experience recommending and implementing nursing policies and procedures relative to latest trends and nursing standards. 
• One (1) year of professional experience reviewing program needs, setting priorities and assigning nursing staff to ensure compliance with standards of care and practice for a public or private organization. 
• One (1) year of professional experience training nursing staff on nursing care practices and techniques. 
• One (1) year of professional nursing experience communicating in verbal and/or written form with patients and/or individuals. 
• One (1) year of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on nursing services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.  

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.
• Requires the ability to serve as Administrator Officer of the Day (AOD) on a rotating basis, after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis.
• Requires the ability to use utilize office equipment, including computers.
• Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
• Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.

*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 

2:30pm - 11:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch - 2nd Shift

Week 1 - Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur/Sat; Sun/Fri Off
Week 2 - Sun/Mon/Wed/Thur/Fri; Tue/Sat Off
Work Location: 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021-1258 

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Mabley Developmental Center

Nursing/Clinical Services
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; 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.