LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I (UMP)

Licensed Practical Nurse I (UMP)

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Date: Oct 15, 2026 Location: Kankakee, IL, US, 60901 Opening Date: 10/20/2026 Closing Date: 11/02/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I - 23551 Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $4,407 - $5,879 per month ($52,884 - $70,548 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 5 Bargaining Unit Code: RC009 Institutional Employees, AFSCME Merit Comp Code: Work Hours : Various shifts, see below: (1 vacancy) 10:30am - 11:00pm, Week 1 working: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday; Week 2 working: Monday, Friday, Saturday, 30-minute paid lunch, Unit 3/4 (1 vacancy) 6:30am - 7:00pm, Week 1 working: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday; Week 2 working: Monday, Friday, Saturday, 30-minute paid lunch, Unit 1/2 (1 vacancy) 6:30am - 7:00pm, Week 1 working: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday; Week 2 working: Monday, Friday, Saturday, 30-minute paid lunch, Unit 5/7 (1 vacancy) 6:30am - 7:00pm, Week 1 working: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday; Week 2 working: Monday, Friday, Saturday, 30-minute paid lunch, Unit 3/4 (1 vacancy) 10:30am - 11:00pm, Week 1 working: Tuesday, Wednesday, Sunday; Week 2 working: Monday, Friday, Saturday, 30-minute paid lunch, Unit 1/2 Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability : Not available, fully in office Headquarter Location : 100 E Jeffery St, Kankakee, Illinois, 60901 Division of Developmental Disabilities Shapiro Center Clinical Services Work County : Kankakee Agency Contact : View email address on click.appcast.io

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Position Overview The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse I for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform a variety of beginning level practical nursing functions to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Accurately records medication administration and medical treatments, completes simple medical treatments/procedures, maintains accurate records including nursing notes, treatment records etc. Observes individuals' physical condition and conveys any changes in individual's condition to higher level nursing or medical staff. Complies with Public Health regulations and Department and Facility policies and procedures.

Essential Functions Performs a variety of beginning level practical nursing functions to individuals with intellectual disabilities at Shapiro Center. Documents monthly progress notes for each individual in accord with facility procedures. Completes simple routine medical procedures including taking/monitoring temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations. Transcribes physician orders and completes the transcription of the orders in accord with facility policies, procedures, and Public Health regulations. Monitors designated meal periods to ensure food intake and feeding precautions are followed and to respond to medical emergencies. 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 ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, such as personal computers. Requires the ability to physically restrain individuals as necessary to prevent injury to individual or others. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

About the Agency The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity. As a State of Illinois employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: A Pension Program Competitive Group Insurance Benefits including Health, Life, Dental and Vision Insurance 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually 12 Paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year) 10-25 days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment) Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard work schedules (as applicable) 13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position) 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility GI Bill Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans