IVH-M REGISTERED NURSE II (DAY SHIFT)

Job Requisition ID: 51698 
Closing Date: 12/08/2025
​Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs
Class Title: REGISTERED NURSE II - 38132 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: $7,172- $9,752/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $$7,172Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code: RC023 Registered Nurses, INA
Merit Comp Code: 

 

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.

 

 

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 direction and in accordance with established standards provides direct patient care.
• Serves as lead worker.
• Assist physician with rounds.
• Reviews member medical records to assure that physician orders are posted, medication and member care treatment and observations are charted.
• Verify number and classification of staff available to assign/reassign.
• Confers with physicians, physical and rehabilitation therapists, other nursing staff members to plan and evaluate individual members course of treatment.
• Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.
• Administers and charts medications.
• Assess patient condition.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience; OR (b) a bachelor's degree in nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; OR (c) a master's degree in nursing.
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
• Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
• Requires ability acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• 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.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of 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.
• 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.

 

The conditions of employment listed