CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR) (OPTION 8N - NURSE (REGISTERED IL))

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Date:  Sep 24, 2024
Location: 

Elgin, IL, US, 60123

Job Requisition ID:  41347

Agency:  Department of Human Services 

Job Role:  PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR – 37015

Skills Code/Option:  Special License - Registered Nurse License (8N)

Bilingual Code:  None (00)

Opening Date:  09/25/2024

Closing Date/Time:  10/08/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $9,413 - $10,825 per month ($112,956 - $129,900 per year) 
Job Type:  Salaried 
Category: Full Time 
County:  Kane 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
Plan/BU:  None 

 

****************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  41347

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Clinical Nurse Manager for the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois. The Elgin Mental Health Center is seeking an energetic and detailed oriented licensed Registered Nurse to 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.

Job Responsibilities

  1. Serves as the Clinical Nurse Manager for the Elgin Mental Health Center.

  2. Directs nursing staff regarding identification of patient needs.

  3. Serves as full-line supervisor.

  4. 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).

  5. Assumes the administrative duties of the Associate Director of Nursing in his/her absence.

  6. Monitors that the nursing and the unit’s Quality Improvement Plans are utilized to evaluate patient care.

  7. Participates in, reviews and encourages the development of professional growth of assigned nursing personnel.

  8. Participates, as part of Nursing Administration, in determining overall staffing needs.

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

Minimum Qualifications

  1. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

  1. Three (3) years of professional experience supervising professional nursing staff.

  2. 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. 

  3. Two (2) years of professional nursing experience working with individuals with mental illness. 

  4. Two (2) years of professional experience recommending or preparing treatment plans for patients. 

  5. 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. 

  6. Three (3) years of professional experience recommending and implementing nursing policies and procedures following evidence-based practice and nursing standards.

Conditions of Employment

  1. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.

  2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

  3. 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.

  4. Requires the ability to participate in patient management interventions that may include participating in restraint interventions that require the physical hold of patient.

  5. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.

  6. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

  7. 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 

CPS Hinton
Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123 

Division of Mental Health

Elgin Mental Health Center

Community Psychiatric 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 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)

  • GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. 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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Nearest Major Market: Elgin
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago