Registered Nurse II
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Job Summary
Job Requisition ID:56355
OpeningDate:06/04/2026
Closing Date: 06/17/2026
Agency:Department of Human Services
Class Title:REGISTERED NURSE II - 38132
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: (Effective 7/1/26) $7423 - $10242 per month ($89076 - $122904 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Randolph
Number of Vacancies: 1
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.
While not requireda Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable titles that require specific coursework professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in theAdditional Documentssection of yourapplication. Failure to upload requested transcripts license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.
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.
The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an independent highly organized and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with mental illness on an assigned shift on an assigned unit. The successful candidate shall demonstrate a valid Illinois License and good oral and written communication skills be a self-starter and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel.
- Utilizing the nursing process provides professional nursing care to mentally ill patients on a living unit on an assigned shift.
- Serves as designated lead worker.
- Provides report to staff and to oncoming lead-worker to ensure continuity of care.
- Participates in meetings and discussions with clinical medical administrative and other staff.
- Monitors the use of appropriate techniques to ensure a safe secure therapeutic and sanitary environment of care and general performance of duties.
- Completes mandatory training requirements and participates in continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain age and disability specific professional competency through observation and evaluation.
- Attends ongoing education programs mandatory and optional in-service programs.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
- Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience OR (b) a bachelors degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional nursing experience OR (c) a masters degree in nursing.
- Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Requires the ability to work after business hours weekends and holidays on a rotation basis.
- Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis.
- Requires the ability to utilize office equipment including personal computers and basic computer skills.
- Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
- Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others.
- Requires ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
- Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:3:00pm - 11:00pm Tuesday - Saturday; 30-minute unpaid lunch
Medical Support
Headquarter Location:1315 Lehman Dr Chester Illinois 62233
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Chester Mental Health Center
Nursing Services
Work County:Randolph
Posting Group:Health Services; Social Services
About the Agency:
The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy safe and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being for everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion Accessibility Responsibility and Equity.
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)
- Benefit time modified for part-time 12-hour & non-standard 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)
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
- GI BillTraining/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
- Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: INSTRUCTIONS
Use the Apply button at the top right or bottom right of this posting to begin the application process.
If you are not already signed in you will be prompted to do so.
State employees should sign in to the career portal for State of Illinois employees a link is available at the top left of thehomepage in the blue ribbon.
Non-State employees should log in on the using the View Profile link in the top right of thehomepage in the blue ribbon. If you have never before signed in you will be prompted to create an account.
If you have questions about how to apply please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to thecareer portalfor State employees and review theInternal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on click Application Procedures in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your junk mail spam or other folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:
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