LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I (UMP)

Agency: Department of Human Services 

Class Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I - 23551 
Skill Option: None 
Bilingual Option: None 

Opening Date: 10/03/2024

Closing Date/Time: 10/17/2024 
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,096 - $5,703 per month ($49,152 - $68,436 per year) 
Job Type: Salaried 
Category: Full Time 
County: Randolph 
Number of Vacancies: 1 
Bargaining Unit: 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.

 

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

 

Posting Identification Number 41801

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse I for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to perform a variety of practical nursing functions for physically and mentally ill patients. Receives training in and/or performs simple nursing procedures and provides related patient care within a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice. Serves as a member of nursing care treatment team. Checks and interprets physician orders and transcribes to medication record. Contributes to and maintains patient records. Assists unit staff with reviews.

Essential Functions

• Performs a variety of practical nursing functions for physically and mentally ill patients at Chester Mental Health Center.
• Receives training in and/or performs simple nursing procedures and provides related patient care within a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) scope of practice.
• Serves as a member of nursing care treatment team.
• Checks and interprets physician orders and transcribes to medication record.
• Contributes to and maintains patient records by noting all medications given and charts results for all treatments performed and response to treatment.
• Attends all in-service classes, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) review, seminars and informational meetings to further educate and enhance job skills.
• Assists unit staff with reviews or patients in seclusion and restraint and provides input for continuation or release.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Illinois license as a practical nurse.

*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• Requires the ability to lift and carry moderate loads up to 50 pounds and push a crash cart up to 100 pounds.
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 7:00am - 3:00pm, Monday-Friday, 30-minute paid lunch 
Work Location: Chester - 1315 Lehmen Dr 

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