Registered Nurse I

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• Agency:**Department of Human Services\
• Class Title:**REGISTERED NURSE I - 38131\
• Skill Option:**UMP Credential\
• Bilingual Option:**None\
• Salary:**Anticipated Salary: (Eff 7/1/25) \$6,381 - \$8,785/month
  
  

(\$76,572 - \$105,420/year)\

• Job Type:**Salaried\
• Category:**Full Time\
• County:**Kane\
• Number of Vacancies:**10\
• Bargaining Unit Code:**RC023
• Work Hours:**Various shifts. 30 minute unpaid lunch. See below.
  
  

(1 vacancy) 7:00am - 3:00pm Week 1 Wed/Sat off Week 2 Sun/Fri off (FTP

M&N)

(1 vacancy) 7:00am - 3:00pm Week 1 Sun/Fri off Week 2 Tues/Sat off(FTP

M&N)

(1 vacancy) 3:00pm - 11:00pm Week 1 Sun/Fri off Week 2 Wed/Sat off(FTP

M&N)

(1 vacancy) 11:00pm - 7:00am Week 1 Tues/Sat off Week 2 Sun/Thurs

off(FTP H&I)

(1 vacancy) 7:00am - 3:00pm Week 1 Mon/Sat off Week 2 Sun/Wed off(FTP

H&I)

(1 vacancy) 3:00pm - 11:00pm Week 1 Sun/Wed off Week 2 Mon/Sat off(FTP

H&I)

(1 vacancy) 11:00pm - 7:00am Week 1 Wed/Sat off Week 2 Sun/Fri off(FTP

Dix/Jenks)

(1 vacancy) 3:00pm - 11:00pm Week 1 Sun/Wed off Week 2 Mon/Sat off(FTP

Dix/Jenks)

(1 vacancy) 11:00pm - 7:00am Week 1 Sun/Thurs off Week 2 Mon/Sat off

(FTP F&G)

(1 vacancy) 11:00pm - 7:00am Week 1 Sun/Fri off Week 2Wed/Sat off (FTP

Hartman)\

• Work Location:**750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
  
  

Division of Mental Health

Elgin Mental Health Center

Forensic Treatment Program

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• 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 youre

helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support

families in need, youre part of something biggersomething that touches

the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for, we offer jobs that fit

your life and your scheduleflexible 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 Mental Health is seeking to hire an independent, highly

organized, and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse for the Elgin

Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois. This position will be

responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with mental

illness. The successful candidate shall demonstrate good oral and

written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry

out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel.

**Essential Functions**

• Utilizing the nursing process, provides professional nursing care to
  
  

mentally ill patients on a living unit.

• Provides guidance to lower-level staff for adherence to treatment
  
  

plans and compliance with applicable operational policies and

procedures, current professional standards of psychiatric mental

health patient care.

• Performs a variety of nursing care functions including preparing and
  
  

administering medication, laboratory specimens, preparing patients

for specialized diagnostic testing, providing Basic Life Support

(BLS).

• Consults with physicians and other professional staff regarding
  
  

patient treatment and care.

• Monitors the use of appropriate techniques to ensure a safe, secure
  
  

therapeutic and sanitary environment of care and general performance

of duties.

• Completes mandatory nursing training requirem nts and continuing
  
  

education workshops and seminars to maintain professional

competency.

• 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

bachelors degree in nursing.

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

\* This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential

title.

**Conditions of Employment**

Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.

Requires the ability to acquire and maintain