LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II (UPWARD MOBILITY) - 2355200
Anna, IL, US, 62906-1652
Agency: Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 5/13/2022
Closing Date/Time: 05/26/2022
Salary: $3,653 - $5,308 Monthly
Job Type: Salaried Full Time
County: Union
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC009
Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this requisition:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.
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CMS100/B Employment Application and all applicable documentation should be submitted to the Agency contact listed below.
Posting Identification #
10-80-14393
Position Overview
Under general supervision of the registered nurse (RN), performs a variety of practical nursing functions; provides direct nursing care based on an individual’s nursing plan of care; assists with the admission, transfer, and discharge of individuals; administers medication; and assists in the maintenance of clinical records.
Job Responsibilities
1. Performs a variety of practical nursing functions.
2. Observes and records individuals’ symptoms, injuries, and illnesses.
3. Implements interventions, including steps in progressive limit setting, e.g. verbal, redirection, restraints.
4. Provides nursing input to interdisciplinary team. Interacts with members of the interdisciplinary treatment team and other departmental personnel.
5. Attends mandatory training and in-service training/workshops to facilitate the development and refinement of therapeutic skills. Successfully completes competency skill checks. Attends specialized training (i.e. behavioral, dual-diagnosis, etc.).
6. Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires Illinois license as a practical nurse.
- Requires one year of practical nursing experience.
This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Requires extensive knowledge of practical nursing theory and practice.
- Requires ability to apply simple nursing techniques as delegated by physicians or professional nurses.
- Requires ability to provide guidance and leadership to other nursing personnel and promote effective individual interactions.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related Policies and guidance.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
Work Hours: 2:45 pm - 11:00 pm Tuesday, Thursday & Every other weekend off, (Rotating Schedule)
Work Location: Choate MH & DD,
Developmental Disabilites Services,
1000 N Main St Anna, IL 62906-1652
Agency Contact:
Job Function: Health Services
DHS Mission Statement - IDHS’ 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.
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM (as applicable) AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.
Include the Posting title and ID number on your application and applicants entire name and posting ID number on the subject line of the email when applying.
Current State Employees:
- Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
- Seeking a Reduction - Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Former State Employees:
- Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting Identification#/Job Requisition ID # or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Non-State Employees:
- Submit a CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) and official college transcripts (where applicable) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Documentation is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your application(s) will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.