REGISTERED NURSE II

State of Illinois•Springfield, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under direction, performs disability case reviews in the Client Assessment Unit (CAU) for the Department’s local offices; serves as lead worker to professional nursing personnel working in the CAU. Utilizes professional training and expertise in the field of nursing to verify that CAU nurses carry out assigned duties. Serves as state-wide coordinator for CAU in the review of Transitional Assistance (TA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) and Medical Assistance No Grant (MANG) Cases for Department of Human Services.

Requirements

Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience; or (b) a bachelor's degree in nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; or (c) a master's degree in nursing.
Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

Conducts professional nursing review of all medical and social information provided by DHS field office and other sources for Transitional Assistance (TA), Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF), and Medical Assistance No Grant (MANG) cases.
Reviews medical history for disability cases, Social Security regulations and criteria regarding disability determinations and regulations established by DHS.
Serves as designated lead worker to lower level staff; assigns and reviews work; provides guidance and training to assigned staff; advises immediate supervisor regarding performance of staff.
Serves as statewide coordinator for the CAU monitoring and reviewing the various activities performed by the CAU nursing staff for efficiency and adherence to policy and procedures set forth by DHS in the review of TANF, and MANG cases.
Participates in and attends supervisory conferences and staff development sessions.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

Benefits

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)
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)