Registered Nurse

Gain a meaningful career helping children and families thrive. If you have a desire to help others, this might be the place for you. Join our welcoming environment and make an impact! The team at LCFS brings their best to the important work of strengthening families and building futures for children and parents. As a leading child welfare agency with 16 locations across Illinois, our mission is to nurture and strengthen children and families in need. Be a part of a team that is a leader in innovative best practice and strong child welfare outcomes! Full Time Employee Benefits Professional Development/ Training and Support Health and Wellness Work/Life Balance Life Insurance & Disability Insurance Employee Recognition/Staff Engagement Tuition Assistance/ Reimbursement Program (up to $3,000/year after first year of employment) Employer paid licensure for LCSW and LCPC University tuition discount available upon hire: Chamberlain University: 10% discount Lewis University: 20% discount National Louis University: 10% discount Extensive Leadership Training and Professional Development Classes LGBTQ+ Training Supervisory support Public Loan Forgiveness Organization Equal Opportunity Employer LCFS is an equal opportunity employer and consideration for employment is made without regard to: race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.EEOC_KnowYourRights Position: Registered Nurse Location: Springfield, IL Job Id: 2101 # of Openings: 1 Effective Date: April 15, 2026 NON-MANAGEMENT JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Registered Nurse Exempt/Non-exempt: Non-Exempt Immediate Supervisor: Senior Director of Behavioral Health & Clinical Services Compensation Range: $32 - $37 Essential Functions: Primarily responsible for completing assessments, medical history review, monthly visits and coordinated health care for children with medical complex need who are involved in the child welfare system. Including the oversight of medical appointment, medication management, provide advocacy for treatment on behalf of the child, consultation and education to foster parents, birth parents and staff via in person contacts with the persons listed. May work evening and some weekends in order to complete tasks. May travel to high risk communities. Proficient in effectively responding to and managing crisis situations, providing immediate support, and following established crisis management protocols to ensure the safety and well‑being of clients or individuals served. Actively assist in identifying chronic physical, developmental, dental, and mental health conditions, promptly documenting such and providing prompt referral and collateral information as needed. Assist LCFS CWS and families in obtaining additional services necessary to educate and support caregivers in meeting the children's needs. Collect health information to determine/facilitate timely linkage to referrals and services needed. Work with healthcare professionals and specialists to ensure that children receive appropriate medical treatment and interventions. Maintain detailed and accurate health records, progress notes, and documentation in compliance with agency and regulatory requirements. Prepare reports on the health status and care plans for children in the program. Conduct Healthy child checkups once a quarter. Must spend on average one hour per month with every child in medical specialized foster care contracts within the designated region. Must attend well-child coordination (s) meetings (as indicated by supervisor if not hosting) Must conduct quarterly review of coordinated care including overall report of coordinated care and any recommendations. Collaborate with child welfare teams, case workers, and legal professionals to advocate for the best interests of children's health. Attend case conferences, court hearings, and meetings to provide expert recommendations and support. Knowledge and Ability Requirements: Advanced knowledge of pediatric nursing principles, healthcare practices, and child health assessments. Proficiency in delivering health education and guidance to children, families, and professionals. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, for effective interaction with children, caregivers, healthcare providers, and agencies. Ability to maintain and manage health records and documentation in compliance with regulations. Ability to provide support and healthcare in crisis situations. Education and Experience: Must hold a valid and current Registered Nurse license. Ideally possess a pediatric nursing specialization or relevant experience. Must have at least 2-3 years of progressive experience in pediatric nursing or a related role, with experience in child health assessments. Physical Demands and Other Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties listed in the job description satisfactorily. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, or controls; reach with hands and arms. Capable of operating standard office equipment, including a computer and keyboard, calculator, typical business machines such as a fax machine and copier. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20-30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have valid driver’s license, auto insurance and must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle. The work environment characteristics include a noise level which is usually low to moderate. Position Responsibilities/Program Execution and Decision Making: Diversity and Inclusion/ Professionalism: In all aspects of their work presents as a role model to others, behaving in a way which actively supports LCFS as a welcoming community, promotes diversity and inclusion in the workplace and collaborates with others to further equity and dismantle barriers to a more inclusive experience of community. Participates in annual professional development and/or advocacy regarding inclusion . Ethical Conduct: Follows all ethics policies and procedures related to program execution and decision making as defined by the agency as well as any related professional licensing, regulatory or accrediting body. Maintain confidentiality of client, staff, and agency information. Reports any known or suspected breaches of confidentiality in accordance with policy. Reports possible misconduct or relevant errors/ oversight in a timely manner and responsibly addresses related issues with chain of command. Communication/ Interpersonal Skills: Consistently conveys clear, accurate, timely, and respectful communication appropriate for the situation. Informs appropriate management staff when incident occurs or a crisis situation. Maintains professional boundaries with clients/residents, staff, interns, volunteers, and vendors. Able to successfully share skills and concepts with others and works effectively with others under time and environmental pressures. Safety and Agency Resource Utilization: Demonstrates sound judgement and foresight in safety awareness and in daily work. Notifies, in a timely manner, the supervisory chain of any incidents or circumstances that need attention. Report all suspicions or allegations of abuse immediately to their supervisor. Ensures appropriate utilization of materials and resources and minimizes waste. Other Responsibilities: All other tasks and responsibilities as assigned. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Lutheran Child and Family services offers a benefit package to health and dental insurance, includes 10 paid holidays, a robust paid time off/vacation/sick time policy, workforce self-care and resiliency benefits, life insurance, a 403(b) retirement program and performance based bonus potential. We expect the LCFS organizational culture to be color cognizant, believing in the importance of racial and ethnic differences because of their profound impact on individuals, groups, communities and society, as well as acknowledging the accompanying widespread racism and discrimination in our broader society. We expect that within the organization there be explicit, productive conversations about the role of race and culture in the work we do, as well as advocacy for addressing the social injustices that result from systemic racism. #J-18808-Ljbffr