Ivh-M Registered Nurse II (Day Shift)

Kankakee, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 7172 - 9752

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Requisition ID:51698
Closing Date: 12/08/2025
Agency:Department of Veterans Affairs
Class Title:REGISTERED NURSE II - 38132
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: $7172- $9752/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $$7172Monthly
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Kankakee
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code:RC023 Registered Nurses INA
Merit Comp Code:

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 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.

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 youre helping to improve schools protect our natural resources or support families in need youre part of something biggersomething that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

No matter what state career youre looking for we offer jobs that fit your life and your scheduleflexible 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.

Essential Functions:

Under direction and in accordance with established standards provides direct patient care.
Serves as lead worker.
Assist physician with rounds.
Reviews member medical records to assure that physician orders are posted medication and member care treatment and observations are charted.
Verify number and classification of staff available to assign/reassign.
Confers with physicians physical and rehabilitation therapists other nursing staff members to plan and evaluate individual members course of treatment.
Provides guidance and training to assigned staff.
Administers and charts medications.
Assess patient condition.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience; OR (b) a bachelors degree in nursing and one year of professional nursing experience; OR (c) a masters degree in nursing.
Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Conditions of Employment:

Requires ability to pass a background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen and pre-employment physical.
Requires ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Requires ability 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.
Overtime is a condition or employment and you may be required to work overtime including scheduled unscheduled or last-minute overtime. The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the jobduties 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.

Work Hours: 6:45AM-7:15PM
Headquarter Location: 1 Veterans Dr Manteno Illinois 60950
Work County: Kankakee
Agency Contact:
Posting Group: Health Services

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

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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Job Requisition ID:51698Closing Date: 12/08/2025Agency:Department of Veterans AffairsClass Title:REGISTERED NURSE II - 38132Skill Option:NoneBilingual Option:NoneSalary: $7172- $9752/Monthly; CBA language applies; Anticipated starting salary $$7172MonthlyJob Type: SalariedCategory:Full TimeCounty: K...