PERINATAL NURSE (PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR, OPT. 8N)

Job Requisition ID: 54447 
Agency: Department of Public Health

Office: Women's Health & Family Services

Division: Maternal, Child, and Family Health 

Posting ID: 63-26-0064/ 54447
Posted: 04/28/2026 - 05/12/2026

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015 
Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License 
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281/month; Full Range $8,281-$12,223 /month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: RC063 Professional Employees, Educators,Juvenile Justice School Counselors and Special Education Resources Coordinators,and Physicians AFSCME
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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.

 

 

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Position Overview

This perinatal nurse position is a part of a fast-paced, critical program that provides expertise and nursing leadership to ensure the highest standards of care for women throughout the reproductive cycle and their infants are met. This position is one of 4 nurses who, under the general supervision of the Perinatal Nurse Administrator, evaluate the designation and redesignation of birthing hospitals and perinatal centers to ensure compliance with state statute. This position will coordinate and monitor Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program activities, including audits, confidential medical records, individual care plans, and overall medical care coordination. This position will also develop educational materials, conduct statewide training sessions, and serve as a trusted nurse consultant to healthcare providers and administrators.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
• 13-14 paid holidays per year
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
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