LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I (UMP)
Chester, IL, US, 62233-2542
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I - 23551
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Opening Date: 10/03/2024
Closing Date/Time: 10/17/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,096 - $5,703 per month ($49,152 - $68,436 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Randolph
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit: RC009
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. 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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 41801
Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse I for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to perform a variety of practical nursing functions for physically and mentally ill patients. Receives training in and/or performs simple nursing procedures and provides related patient care within a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice. Serves as a member of nursing care treatment team. Checks and interprets physician orders and transcribes to medication record. Contributes to and maintains patient records. Assists unit staff with reviews.
Essential Functions
- Performs a variety of practical nursing functions for physically and mentally ill patients at Chester Mental Health Center.
- Receives training in and/or performs simple nursing procedures and provides related patient care within a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice.
- Serves as a member of nursing care treatment team.
- Checks and interprets physician orders and transcribes to medication record.
- Contributes to and maintains patient records by noting all medications given and charts results for all treatments performed and response to treatment.
- Attends all in-service classes, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) review, seminars and informational meetings to further educate and enhance job skills.
- Assists unit staff with reviews or patients in seclusion and restraint and provides input for continuation or release.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires Illinois license as a practical nurse.
*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Conditions of Employment
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
- Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry moderate loads up to 50 pounds and push a crash cart up to 100 pounds.
- 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: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday-Friday, 30-minute paid lunch
Work Location: Chester - 1315 Lehmen Dr
Division of Mental Health
Chester Mental Health Center
Nursing Services - Unit B/Facility Wide
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: 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
This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employee must apply internally and upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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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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