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​Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: REGISTERED NURSE II - 38132 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/25) $7,172 - $9,752/month ($86,064 - $117,024/year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Lee
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC023
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Friday; 30 minute unpaid lunch

Nursing

Work Location: 1120 Washington Ave, Dixon, Illinois, 61021-1258

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Mabley Developmental Center

Assigned Shifts

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Link: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job-invite/48064/

 

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an energetic licensed Registered Nurse to serve as Program Nurse for the Mabley Developmental Center located in Dixon Illinois. The incumbent will coordinate medical and nursing care for individuals on assigned shift, reviewing daily program medical reports and determining medical problems needing physician review.  Provides information to physician and assists physician with rounds. The Mabley Developmental Center serves a broad spectrum of individuals with behavioral and medical needs.

Essential Functions

  • Under direction of the Director of Nursing, serves as Program Nurse.
  • Participates as a member of the unit’s ID Team.
  • Serves as designated lead worker.
  • Coordinates facility-wide clinics for individuals as well as supplies for the Center in the absence of the regular assigned staff member.
  • Develops and conducts in-service training sessions for the center staff.
  • Prepares and maintains records and/or reports needed to adequately document nursing care plans.
  • Serves as Center-Wide medical/nursing resource during the absence of other professional nursing personnel on the assigned shift.
  • Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience OR (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience OR (c) a master’s degree in nursing.
  • Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Conditions of Employment

  • Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
  • Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis.
  • Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.  
  • Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis.
  • Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
  • Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as medically necessary to prevent injury to the patient or others.
  • Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
  • Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

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

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:
• 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)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx