REGISTERED NURSE I (UMP)
About The Position
The Division of Family and Community Services is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide professional nursing expertise in reviewing medical and social information submitted by Department of Human Services field offices and other sources for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Medical Assistance-non grant (MANG) cases. The role reviews medical histories for disability cases involving illness and injury, and considers Social Security disability determination regulations and criteria as well as regulations established by DHS. The Registered Nurse prepares detailed case assessments and rationales identifying disabilities under the program and documenting the basis for professional medical decisions. The position also participates in and attends professional nursing conferences and staff development sessions. This is a full-time union position included in the Upward Mobility Program (UMP).
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing, or a bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Hold a Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois.
Responsibilities
- Review medical and social information provided by DHS field offices and other sources for TANF and MANG cases, applying professional nursing expertise.
- Review medical histories for disability cases involving human illnesses and injuries, considering Social Security regulations and criteria for disability determinations and DHS regulations.
- Prepare detailed assessments and rationales identifying disabilities under the program and explaining the basis for professional medical decisions.
- Participate in and attend professional nursing conferences and staff development sessions.
- 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
- Three paid personal business days annually
- Twelve paid sick days annually, with carryover from year to year
- 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 10 days in the first year of employment
- Thirteen paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
- Flexible work schedules when available and dependent upon position
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Deferred Compensation Program supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax programs, including 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
