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CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER

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Date:  Apr 28, 2025
Location: 

Alton, IL, US, 62002-5012

Job Requisition ID:  45334

Job Requisition ID: 45334

Opening Date: 04/29/2025
Closing Date: 05/12/2025
​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $9,413 - $10,825 per month ($112,956 - $129,900 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Gubernatorial (Management Bill) Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

 

****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

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. 

 

Posting Identification Number  45334

 

 

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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 Mental Health is pleased to announce an opening for a Clinical Nurse Manger (CNM) for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. The Alton Mental Health Center is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse to direct and oversee para-professional and non-professional nursing personnel, assuring that general health and nursing care needs are met for our patients. Alton Mental Health Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as Clinical Nurse Manager for the Locust Civil Unit.

  • Serves as full-line supervisor.

  • Provides recommendations to the DON in the development of policies and procedures.

  • Evaluates patient services by conducting ongoing audits (e.g. performance improvement) of services provided in adherence to established goals and standards.

  • Provides professional nursing services to patients including new admissions, administering medications, giving shots, taking medical histories, etc.

  • Develops a plan to implement alternatives to restraint/seclusion which outlines the roles and responsibilities of program staff.

  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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

  • Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in nursing.

  • Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience in a public or business organization.

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 individuals with mental illness.

  • Two (2) years of professional experience recommending or 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.

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

  • Two (2) years of professional experience recommending and implementing disciplinary actions following collective bargaining agreements.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patients or others.

  • Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

  • Requires the ability to serve on-call after business hours, weekends and holidays on a rotation 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:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002-5012 

Division of Mental Health

Alton Mental Health Center

Nursing Services – Locust
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 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

                                 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the “Apply” button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so. 

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees – a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.  If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

 

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