The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse to direct and monitor the mental health intake and admission programs on a designated work location/shift for the Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center in Anna. Choate Mental Health and Developmental Center offer a variety of treatment programs and services including but not limited to: Psychiatric/psychological, medical/physical, social, educational, vocational/rehabilitation, recreational, speech, language and hearing, pharmacy, dental and dietary services, and referrals and special consultations for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or intellectual disabilities.
Job Responsibilities
1. Serves as a full line supervisor.
2. Directs and monitors mental health intake and admission programs including screening, triaging, and admitting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to the facility’s program.
3. Evaluates the day-to-day performance of staff.
4. Assists in recruitment and training of staff.
5. Monitors compliance with continuity of care agreements by facility staff and Community Mental Health Systems which are signatories to such agreements.
6. Meets with Nursing Services Administrator and Unit Administrator to ensure quality individual care is provided.
7. Conducts and participates in committee and professional activities, task groups, and other quality assurance-related activities.
8. Serves as an Administrator on Duty (AOD) on a rotating basis, exercising full authority after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
9. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in nursing.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications (in priority order)
Three (3) years of professional nursing experience working with individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities.
Three (3) years of professional experience supervising professional nursing staff.
One (1) year of professional experience directing and monitoring intake and/or admission programs for a health treatment facility.
Three (3) years of professional experience recommending and implementing nursing policies and procedures relative to the latest trends and nursing standards.
One (1) year of professional experience training nursing staff on nursing care practices and techniques.
One (1) year of professional nursing experience communicating in verbal or written form with patients and/or individuals.
One (1) year of professional experience completing and conducting employee performance evaluations.
One (1) year of professional experience recommending and implementing disciplinary actions following collective bargaining agreements.
One (1) year of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on nursing services and treatments provided to patients and/or individuals.
Proficient in the use of office equipment, including computers.
Conditions of Employment
Ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis as Administrator on Duty (AOD).
Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department’s zero-tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position holder is prohibited.
About the Agency
IDHS’ serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is to provide equitable access to social services, supports, programs, and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency, and Kindness.
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