at Department of Veterans' Affairs in

Manteno, Illinois, United States Job Description Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking to hire a Registered Nurse I at the Manteno Veterans Home. This position provides professional nursing care to residents in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The Registered Nurse I is responsible for assessing resident needs, administering treatments and medications, maintaining accurate medical records, coordinating care plans, and promoting a safe and supportive environment for residents. This position also serves as a clinical resource to nursing staff and contributes to the delivery of high-quality healthcare services. If you are seeking an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of Illinois veterans while working as part of a dedicated and compassionate healthcare team, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position!

Essential Functions:

Under general supervision of the Nursing Supervisor, and 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 physicians 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, 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. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois and requires the employee to maintain active, valid licensure in good standing throughout employment and provide the employer with updated documentation following each renewal. Overtime is a condition or employment, and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. Â The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description. About the

Agency:

The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs is a state agency designed to empower veterans and their families to thrive. We do this by assisting them in navigating the system of federal, state, and local resources and benefits, providing long-term health care for eligible veterans in our Veterans’ Homes and partnering with other agencies and non-profits to help veterans address education, mental health, housing, employment, and other challenges. A career with the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity for individuals. Working together, we create partnerships and experiences that engage and inspire our fellow co-workers and the veterans and their family members that we serve every day. Benefits Package The Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs offers a robust benefit package including: 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. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account