IVH-Q LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE II (1st shift) (UMP)

Agency :  Department of Veterans' Affairs 

Posting ID: REQ 38441

Posting Date: 06/03/2024
Closing Date: 06/17/2024 
Salary:   (Eff 7/1) $4,346 - $5,859/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $4,346/Monthly  
County:   Adams  
Number of Vacancies:   2  
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.

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire a Licensed Nurse located at the Quincy Veterans Home. This position serves under general supervision of the Registered Nurse, independently performing a variety of skilled practical nursing functions for physically ill, disabled, or geriatric residents in an assigned nursing unit and shift. This unique opportunity offers an exceptional benefit package to include health insurance, including eye care and dental, deferred compensation, life insurance and retirement. If you desire to become a valued member of a hard-working and respected team and up for a challenge or a change in your career, please take this opportunity to apply for this rewarding and gratifying position.

Essential Functions

1. 25% Under the 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.
2. 25% Observes, records and reports to physicians, registered nurses, or the supervisory nurse the symptoms, reactions, and changes in residents’ conditions.
3. 15% Provides for the emotional and physical comfort and security of residents.
4. 15% Assists in maintaining working and living areas and supplies in good order
5. 10% Assists in providing guidance to nursing assistants relative to nursing techniques
6. 5% Performs selected nursing functions in situations which do not require the specialized knowledge and skill of a registered nurse.
7. 5% Performs other duties as assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires Illinois license as a practical nurse.
2. Requires one (1) year of practical nursing experience.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires ability to pass a background check.
2. Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
3. Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
4. Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardio-Pulmonary Recitation (CPR) Certificate.
5. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
6. Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.
7. Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties, with overnight stays as appropriate.
8. This position is considered heavy work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR404.1567(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.
9. 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

Work Hours:  7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Rotating Weekends  
Work Location: 1707 N 12th St, Quincy, Illinois, 62301  

Quincy Veterans' Home
Agency Contact: 

Shannon Leake

Shannon.Leake@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services   

 

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program.  General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written prof