LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II (2ND SHIFT) (UMP)

Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II - 23552 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 
Closing Date/Time: 11/06/2024
Salary: $4,346 - $5,859/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $4,346/Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 4
Plan/BU: RC009

 

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 41456

 

 

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 supervision, independently performs a variety of skilled practical nursing functions for physically ill, disabled, or geriatric residents in an assigned nursing unit and shift.
• Observes, records, and reports to physicians, registered nurses, or the supervisory nurse the symptoms, reactions, and changes in residents’ conditions.
• Provides for the emotional, physical comfort and security of residents.
• Assists in maintaining working and living areas and supplies in good order.
• Assists in providing guidance to nursing assistants relative to nursing techniques.
• Performs selected nursing functions in situations which do not require the specialized knowledge and skill of a registered nurse.
• 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.
• Requires one (1) year of practical nursing experience.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability pass a background check.
• Requires ability meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to 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.
• On-call and overtime are a condition of employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime, and may be required to work alternating weekends. This requires the ability to work evenings and weekends. This also requires the ability to work in a 24 hour ‘on call’ capacity.

Work Hours: 3:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. R