Registered Nurse I (Ump)

State of Illinois•Waukegan, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Kiley Developmental Center in Waukegan, Illinois. The position provides direct nursing care to people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and carries out nursing assignments under the direction of medical personnel. The successful candidate should demonstrate good oral and written communication skills and be a self-starter. The position is full-time and salaried, with 11 vacancies. Work is fully in office at 1401 W Dugdale Rd, Waukegan, Illinois. Shifts vary and include day, evening, and overnight schedules, with rotating workdays and a 30-minute paid lunch. The position is represented by a union, and the applicable collective bargaining agreement governs filling the position. This is an Upward Mobility Program credential title. The position does not contain specialized skills as defined in the applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate degree or diploma in nursing, or a bachelor's degree in nursing.
Hold a Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois.
Ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis.
Ability to serve on an on-call basis.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to use office equipment, including personal computers, and possess basic computer skills.
Ability to acquire and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to the individual or others.
Ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
Ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois law.

Responsibilities

Provide professional nursing care to individuals served on an assigned shift.
Provide work-related guidance, instructions, and explanations to lower-level nursing staff and other direct support staff on care, injury reduction, health and safety, hygiene, treatment, procedures, and equipment use.
Attend treatment team meetings, update the Interdisciplinary Team on changes in medical status and additional medical needs, and complete paperwork documenting medical information in accordance with policies and guidelines.
Conduct quality assurance activities, including audits, and prepare Infection Control Reports.
Attend training to stay current on nursing techniques and concepts.
Serve as a Center-wide medical and nursing resource on the assigned shift during the absence of other professional nursing personnel.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.

Benefits

Pension program.
Competitive group insurance benefits, including health, life, dental, and vision insurance.
3 paid personal business days annually.
12 paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over from year to year.
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, including 10 days in the first year of employment.
13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years.
12 weeks of paid parental leave.
Deferred Compensation Program, a supplemental retirement plan.
Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP).
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.
GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans.
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only).