Clinical Nurse Manager

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,127 - $11,647 per month ($121,524 - $139,764 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 2:30pm - 11:00pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office Headquarter Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002 Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery 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. Position Overview The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is pleased to announce an opening for a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) for the Forensic Units AFC, evening shift at Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. The Alton Mental Health Center is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse to direct and oversee para‑professional and non‑professional nursing personnel, assuring that general health and nursing care needs are met for our patients. Alton Mental Health Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. Essential Functions Serves as Clinical Nurse Manager for the Forensic Units AFC for the evening shift. Serves as full-line supervisor. Provides recommendations to the DON in the development of policies and procedures. Evaluates patient services by conducting ongoing audits (e.g. performance improvement) of services provided in adherence to established goals and standards. Provides professional nursing services to patients including new admissions, administering medications, giving shots, taking medical histories, etc. Develops a plan to implement alternatives to restraint/seclusion which outlines the roles and responsibilities of program staff. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above. Minimum Qualifications Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse by 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 Three (3) years of professional experience supervising professional nursing staff, recommending and implementing disciplinary actions following collective bargaining agreements. Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi‑tasking multiple projects. Three (3) years of professional nursing experience working with individuals with mental illness. Three (3) years of professional experience recommending or preparing treatment plans for patients. Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders in oral or written form relative to the care and treatment of patients. Three (3) years of professional experience recommending and implementing nursing policies and procedures following evidence‑based practice and nursing standards. Conditions of Employment Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law. Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as medically or psychiatrically necessary to prevent injury to patient or others. Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. Requires the ability to pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training. Requires the ability to serve on‑call after business hours, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis. Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers. *All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing 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. 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) * Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12‑hour 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) Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only) For more information about our benefits please follow this link: Additional Info Job Type : Full-Time #J-18808-Ljbffr HCCSTL