Clinical Nurse Manager

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

Job Description

Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Elgin, Illinois, 60123

Opening Date: 1/21/2026

Closing Date: 2/03/2026

Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License 

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $9,785 - $11,253 per month ($117,420 - $135,036 per year)

Category: Full Time 

County: Kane

Number of Vacancies: 1

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Posting Identification Number: 52400

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 Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an energetic and detailed oriented licensed Registered Nurse to serve as Clinical Nurse Manager for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois. This position will direct and oversee para-professional, professional and non-professional nursing personnel in a 24/7 operational facility, assuring that general health and nursing care needs are met for our patients. The Elgin Mental Health Center provides treatment for release and restoration of the people we serve. It is a place of hope for the healing of mind, body and spirit where many find health and happiness again. Recovery is our vision.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a Clinical Nurse Manager for the Elgin Mental Health Center.
• Directs nursing staff regarding identification of patient needs.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Periodically reviews by observation and required documentation, the accurate and timely completion of work assignments including therapeutic environment aspects of the nursing process including assessments, care plans, treatment plans, interventions and documentation in progress notes (reviews are completed periodically and on a random basis).
• Assumes the administrative duties of the Associate Director of Nursing in their absence.
• Monitors that the nursing and the unit’s Quality Improvement Plans are utilized to evaluate patient care.
• Participates in, reviews, and encourages the development of professional growth of assigned nursing personnel.
• Participates, as part of Nursing Administration, in determining overall staffing needs.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience supervising professional nursing staff.
• Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
• Two (2) years of professional nursing experience working with patients with mental illnesses.
• Two (2) years of professional experience recommending and preparing treatment plans for patients.
• Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders in oral or written form relative to the care and treatment of patients.
• Three (3) years of professional experience recommending and implementing nursing policies and procedures following evidence-based practice and nursing standards.

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 stand and walk for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally. 
• Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others. 
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays. 
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. 
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.

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

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch

Headquarter Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Elgin Mental Health Center

Forensic Treatment Program

Work County: Kane

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.