IVH-Q LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I (NIGHT-SHIFT) (UMP)

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• IVH-Q LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I (NIGHT-SHIFT) (UMP)

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Salary

Anticipated Starting Salary $4,407 monthly; Full Range $4,407 - $5,879monthly:

• Job Type: Salaried
• Category: Full Time
• Number of Vacancies: 8
• Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME

Merit Comp Code

Work Hours: 7:00 pm - 7:00 am, EOW

Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability

• Not available, fully in office
• Headquarter Location: 1707 N 12Th St, Quincy, Illinois, 62301
• Work County: Adams

Agency Contact

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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse I. This position performs experienced practical nursing duties for residents with physical illnesses, disabilities, or age-related healthcare needs.

Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications and treatments, maintaining accurate nursing records, and supporting the delivery of safe, compassionate, and effective resident care. This is a rewarding opportunity to join a dedicated healthcare team and make a meaningful difference in the lives of Illinois Veterans and their families.

If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dedicated team while serving Illinois Veterans in a meaningful environment, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Essential Functions

• Under direct supervision, performs a variety of beginning level practical nursing functions for physically, mentally ill, or intellectually disabled geriatric patients in an assigned nursing unit and shift.
• Assists residents with activities of daily living such as bathing, shaving, dressing, feeding and elimination needs.
• Observes, records, and reports to physicians, registered nurses, or the supervisory nurse the symptoms, reactions, and changes in residents conditions.
• Assists in maintaining working and living areas and supplies in good order.
• Follows and supports the philosophy, objectives, policies, and standards of nursing service and the facility.
• Assists in providing guidance to nursing assistants relative to nursing techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Illinois license as a practical nurse.
• This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability pass a background check, drug screen, and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires ability utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires ability 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 job duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
• This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(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.
• Requires licensure as a Practical Nurse in the State of Illinois and requires the employee to maintain active, valid licensure in good standing throughout employment and provide the employer with updated documentation following each renewal.
• 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.

Benefits Package

The Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs offers a robust benefit package including:

• Flexible work schedules in many program areas (where applicable)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave.

Pension Plan

• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs.
• Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually.
• Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service.
• Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date.
• Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually.

• This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP)
• . General Program information can be found by clicking on the
• Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at

• UMP Titles.
• To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission
• . UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.
• This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

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

• The main form of communication will be through email.
• Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s).
• You may receive emails from the following addresses:

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