Regional Nurse

Location:

Joliet, IL, US, 60435

Job Requisition ID: 41020

DCFS is deeply committed to the welfare and protection of children. Our goal is to protect children by strengthening and supporting families. In every effort, from receiving hotline calls to reaching family reunification or foster care and adoption, children and families are our focus.

Agency : Department of Children and Family Services

Title: Child Welfare Nurse Specialist
Closing Date/Time: 10/24/2024
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,424/Month Full Salary Range $6,899-$9,381/Month.
Job Type: Salaried
County: Will
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC023

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

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Posting Identification Number [[41020]]

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Regional Nurse. Under general supervision, this position will provide consultation and analysis on health-related concerns in investigation reports, complex health care records, and other related materials. The position will also consult with biological parents, foster parents, relative caregivers, or residential providers regarding health-related concerns for children with special health care needs and provide input into the treatment plan with the child caregiver and worker. In addition, this position will serve as a liaison for the client/family with community hospitals, child abuse and neglect teams, fatality teams, and community physical and mental health programs. This position provides a great opportunity for a compassionate medical professional who is focused on ensuring that children in the care of DCFS receive the best health care possible. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have exemplary medical skills and strong communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires one of the following: (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and three years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience; or (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or (c) a master’s degree in nursing
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois-copy of certificate required
• Requires ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level

Conditions of Employment

• Requires ability to pass a background check.
• Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties. Requires appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Requires current CPR(BLS) certification
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 08:30am - 5:00pm
Work Location: 1619 W Jefferson St, Joliet, Illinois, 60435

Supervisor: D. Myles

Agency Contact: Janet Potts

Email: janet. potts@illinois.gov (For Questions Only)

Job Family: Health Services

This position DOES NOT contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).