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

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

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In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant’s wage or salary history.  Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant’s wage or salary history.  To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.
Date:  Sep 30, 2024
Location: 

Joliet, IL, US, 60436

Job Requisition ID:  41287

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:  10/1/2024
Closing Date/Time:  10/15/2024
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $9,413 - $10,825 per month ($112,956 - $129,900 per year)
Job Type:  Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County:  Will
Number of Vacancies:  2
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  41287

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a licensed Registered Nurse to serve as a Clinical Nurse Manager to oversee and supervise professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients at the Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center located in Joliet, Illinois. The incumbent will provide services within the MH Program to meet day-to-day operating needs, directs and coordinates the assignment of nursing (licensed and non-licensed), assesses, evaluates, and determines unit  staffing needs and nursing coverage schedule for each shift on a 24-hour basis and revises as schedules change, review nursing work to ensure standards and quality of care are maintained, help  nursing staff meet their goals to improve the overall performance of the MH units, respond to any nursing and patient related issues in a timely manner,  attend treatment review team meetings regularly, attend MH referral and discharge calls, and prepare medical treatment summary for patient discharges.

Essential Functions

  • Serves as a Clinical Nurse Manager to personnel, para-professional and non-professional nursing personnel on an assigned Mental Health (MH) unit, ensuring that general health and nursing care needs are met for patients within the MH program on a 24-hour basis and ensuring compliance with all Nursing Care standards.

  • Directs nursing staff regarding identification of patient needs.

  • Serves as full-line supervisor.

  • Periodically reviews by observation and required documentation work assignments.

  • Supervises the unit staff and completes documented unannounced site visits.

  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in 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 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 illnesses.

  • 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.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to pass the IDOC background check.

  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.

  • Requires the ability to lift and carry moderate loads up to 50lbs and to push an emergency cart up to 100lbs with assistance.

  • Requires the ability to serve on-call on a rotation basis, after business hours, weekends and holidays.

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

Work Hours: Various shifts, see below:

(1 vacancy) 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday - Friday; 30 minute unpaid lunch

(1 vacancy) 7:30 - 3:30pm Thursday - Monday; 30 minute unpaid lunch

Mental Health-Clinical Services
Work Location: 2848 McDonough St, Joliet, Illinois, 60436 

Division of Mental Health

Joliet Inpatient Treatment Center (JITC)

Nursing Services
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; 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.

 

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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  • systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com


Nearest Major Market: Joliet
Nearest Secondary Market: Chicago

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