Registered Nurse I (Upward Mobility)

Agency : Department of Veterans' Affairs

Posting ID: REQ 36306

Posting Date: 05/16/2024

Closing Date: 05/31/2024

Salary: $5,903 - $8,008/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $5,903/Monthly

Job Type: Salaried

County: Kankakee

Number of Vacancies: 5

Plan/BU: RC023

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

1 position 2E, 1 position 4E, 3 positions 2W

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire a Registered Nurse for the Manteno Illinois Veterans' Home. Under the direction of the Nursing Supervisor, this position will perform nursing duties in accordance with established standards procedures and policies, plan and provide in-service training for professional and sub-professional nursing service staff. This unique opportunity offers an exceptional benefit package to include health insurance, including eye care and dental, deferred compensation, life insurance and retirement. If you desire to become a valued member of a hard-working and respected team and up for a challenge or a change in your career, please take this opportunity to apply for this rewarding and gratifying position.

Job Responsibilities

• 25% Under general supervision, and in conformance with established standards, procedures, and policy, provides a full range of professional nursing services in the care and treatment of residents, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, examining residents using nursing assessment skills and monitoring physical conditions and
• reactions to various treatments and adheres to State and Federal regulatory guidelines utilizing professional training and experience in the field of nursing.
• 25% Prepares and maintains medical records and histories such as recording physician's orders, charting medications, recording resident conditions and behaviors
• 15% Provides guidance, instruction and explanation of patient care and treatment and the use of equipment to non-professional nursing staff
• 15% Makes regular rounds of residents in relation to nursing duties and physician rounds.
• 10% Sets up, operates, and monitors special equipment, such as aspiration equipment and suction equipment
• 5% Orders and maintains medications and other medical equipment and supplies
• 5% Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in nursing.

• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.

• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical

• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.

• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.

• Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.

• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.

• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR404.1567(d)). Heavy work involves lifting no more than 100 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

• Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 p.m. Every Other Weekend

Work Location: 1 Veterans Dr, Manteno, Illinois, 60950

Manteno Veterans' Home

Nursing

Agency Contact:

Shannon Leake

Shannon.Leake@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway.

This position does not contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs).

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans' Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Use the "Apply" button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.

If you are not already signed in, you will be prompted to do so.

State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees - a link is available at the top left of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon.

Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in, you will be prompted to create an account.

If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:

State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid

Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website.

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Nearest Major Market: Kankakee

Nearest Secondary Market: Bradley