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 from 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 illnesses and injuries, applying Social Security regulations and criteria for disability determinations and regulations established by DHS. The Registered Nurse prepares detailed assessments and rationales identifying disabilities under the program and explaining the basis for professional medical decisions. The role also participates in professional nursing conferences and staff development sessions. This is a full-time, salaried union position within the Upward Mobility Program. The scheduled hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a one-hour unpaid lunch. Reporting to the Springfield headquarters is required as necessary, according to operational need; the anticipated hybrid schedule may be weekly, monthly, or otherwise as needed.
Requirements
- Graduate from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing, or hold 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, and consider Social Security disability regulations and criteria as well as DHS regulations.
- Prepare detailed case 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 listed duties.
Benefits
- Pension program
- Competitive group health, life, dental, and vision insurance
- 3 paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over from year to year
- 10–25 days of paid vacation annually; 10 days in the first year of employment
- 13 paid holidays annually, and 14 in even-numbered years
- Flexible work schedules when available and dependent on the position
- 12 weeks of paid parental leave
- Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
- Optional pre-tax Medical Care Assistance Plan and Dependent Care Assistance Plan
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI Bill training and apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
- 5% salary differential for bilingual positions
- 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
