REGISTERED NURSE I (UMP)

State of Illinois•Chester, IL

2d•$79,248 - $109,104•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is hiring a Licensed Registered Nurse for Chester Mental Health Center in Chester, Illinois. The position provides direct nursing care to people with mental illness on a living unit during an assigned shift. The nurse carries out nursing assignments under the direction of medical personnel and translates orally and in writing for Spanish-speaking individuals. The successful candidate is expected to be independent, organized, detail-oriented, and able to communicate effectively.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing, or a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level.
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 acquire and maintain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Ability to use office equipment, including personal computers, and possess basic computer skills.
Ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patients 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 patients with mental illness using the nursing process.
Guide lower-level staff in following treatment plans, operational policies and procedures, and professional standards for psychiatric mental health patient care.
Perform nursing functions including preparing and administering medication, collecting laboratory specimens, preparing patients for specialized diagnostic testing, and providing Basic Life Support (BLS).
Consult with physicians and other professional staff regarding patient treatment and care.
Monitor appropriate techniques to help ensure a safe, secure, therapeutic, and sanitary care environment and the general performance of duties.
Complete mandatory nursing training and continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain professional competency.
Translate orally and in writing for Spanish-speaking individuals.
Perform other duties within the scope of the position as required or assigned.

Benefits

Pension program
Group health, life, dental, and vision insurance
3 paid personal business days annually
12 paid sick days annually, with carryover
10–25 days of paid vacation annually, with 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 upon position
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax medical care and dependent care assistance plans
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
GI Bill training/apprenticeship benefits eligibility for qualifying veterans
5% salary differential for bilingual positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)