IVH-C REGISTERED NURSE I (NIGHT-SHIFT) (UMP)

IVH-C REGISTERED NURSE I (NIGHT-SHIFT) (UMP)

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Job Requisition Details Job Requisition ID: 55333 Opening Date: 05/07/2026 Closing Date: 05/20/2026 Agency: Department of Veterans' Affairs Class Title: REGISTERED NURSE I - 38131 Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary (Effective 7/1/26) $6,604 monthly; Full Range $6,604 - $8,960 monthly Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Cook Number of Vacancies: 14 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. Position Overview The Illinois Department of Veteran Affairs is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse for the Chicago VA home located in Chicago, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for residents of the home. The successful candidate shall demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel. Essential Functions In conformance with established standards, procedures, and policy, provides a full range of professional nursing services in the care and treatment of residents, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, examining residents using nursing assessment skills and monitoring physical conditions and reactions to various treatments and adheres to State and Federal regulatory guidelines utilizing professional training and experience in the field of nursing. Prepares and maintains medical records and histories such as recording physician's orders, charting medications, recording resident conditions and behaviors. Provides guidance, instruction and explanation of patient care and treatment and the use of equipment to non-professional nursing staff. Makes regular rounds of residents in relation to nursing duties and physician rounds. Sets up, operates, and monitors special equipment, such as aspiration equipment and suction equipment. Orders and maintains medications and other medical equipment and supplies. Performs other duties as required or assigned, which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. 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 to 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. Benefits Package Flexible work schedules in many program areas (where applicable) Health, life, vision, and dental insurance. 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave. Pension Plan Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs. Employees earn twelve (12) paid sick days annually. Ten to twenty-five (10-25) paid vacation days based on years of service. Employees earn three (3) paid personal days pro-rated based on start date. Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid state holidays annually. This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP) . General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles Descriptions. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application. This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs). #J-18808-Ljbffr State-of-Illinois