Position Overview
The Division of Mental Health is pleased to announce an opening for a Clinical Nurse Manager for the Chicago Read Mental Health Center located in Chicago, Illinois. The Chicago Read Mental Health Center is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse to direct and oversee para-professional, professional and non-professional nursing personnel on an assigned program unit, assuring that general health and nursing care needs are met for the patients on the program unit. Chicago Read Mental Health Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.
Job Responsibilities
Serves as Clinical Nurse Manager.
Serves as full-line supervisor.
Participates in the development of unit treatment programs.
Reviews nursing care plans to enter compliance with safety, infection control and standards of nursing care as governed by regulatory agencies.
Attends and participates in nursing leadership meetings.
Provides house supervision on a rotating basis on week-end days, holidays and in emergency situations.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are within the scope of duties enumerated above.
Minimum QualificationsRequires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with course work in nursing.
Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience in a public or business organization.
Preferred Qualifications (in Priority Order)Three (3) years of professional experience supervising professional nursing staff.
Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects.
Two (2) years of professional nursing experience working with individual’s with mental illnesses.
Two (2) years of professional experience recommending or preparing treatment plans for patients.
Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders in oral or written form relative to the care and treatment of patients.
Three (3) years of professional experience recommending and implementing nursing policies and procedures following evidence-based practice and nursing standards.
Conditions of Employment
Requires the ability to provide house supervision on a rotating basis after business hours on weekends, holidays and in emergency situations.
Requires the ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related policies and guidance.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 7:00am - 3:00pm Work Location: 4200 N Oak Park Ave Chicago, IL 60634-1417
Division of Mental Health
Chicago Read Mental Health Center
C SouthAgency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.govJob Family: Leadership & Management; Health Services
About The AgencyThe Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.
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)
13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years
Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)
10-25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually - (10 days in year one of employment)
10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan
Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)
Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)
For more information about our benefits please follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.
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Nearest Major Market: Chicago Additional information:Employment type: Full-time