IVH-M REGISTERED NURSE EDUCATOR II

Job Requisition ID: 47379 
Closing Date/Time: 06/02/2025
Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: REGISTERED NURSE II - 38132 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Salary: $6,899 - $9,381/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $6,899/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 1
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.

 

Posting Identification Number  47379 

 

 

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.

Essential Functions

• Under general direction, in accordance with established standards procedures and policies, plans and provides inservice training for professional and sub-professional nursing service staff.
• Monitors the spread of infectious and communicable diseases.
• Plans and coordinates all nursing care on a designated unit and shift; provides professional nursing care to residents using assessment skills and clinical knowledge.
• Provides nursing consultation to other nursing staff regarding educational and informational tools to assist in providing and improving patient care.
• Assists with the orientation of new nursing staff and provides post-classroom instruction in applying various resident care procedures and techniques.
• Assists with coordinating facility resident and staff immunization program and instructs nursing staff on procedures to follow in implementing the facility's immunization program.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned 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 degree 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two (2) years of experience in visual, auditory, physical, and comprehensive ability to instruct and demonstrate clinical nursing techniques and document information.
• Two (2) years of experience evaluating patient conditions and behavior and prepare accurate, detailed reports
• Extensive knowledge regarding State and Federal policies, procedures, regulations, and guidelines
• Extensive knowledge of the methods and techniques utilized in developing educational programs.
• Extensive knowledge of pharmacology of commonly prescribed medicines and drugs and their therapeuti