Licensed Practical Nurse I (Upward Mobility)



Job Details

Licensed Practical Nurse I (Upward Mobility)
Employer

State of Illinois

Salary

$3,124.00 - $4,402.00 Monthly

Location

Adams County, IL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

34-120-18-Cont.

Department

Veterans Affairs

Division

Illinois Veteran's Home

Opening Date

05/04/2018

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

Carries out assigned nursing procedures; administers medication, injections, and treatments; takes and records temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure; apply and change simple bandages, monitors catheterizations, IV's and transfusions.  Observes, records and reports to physicians and registered nurses or supervising nurse the symptoms, reactions and changes in condition of patients.  Assist patients with activities of daily living.  Performs general range of motion exercises with member.  Provides emotional and physical comfort.  Serves as non-supervisory resource person to less experienced staff providing guidance relative to nursing techniques.
 

Minimum Requirements

Requires Illinois license as a practical nurse.  Requires working knowledge of practical nursing techniques as delegated by a physician or professional nurse. Requires ability to follow oral and written instructions. Requires ability to follow all facility policies and procedures. Require ability to maintain a therapeutic toward, and an effective relationship with patients with physical or mental illness or mental disabilities. Require ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification. This title is an Upward Mobility target title. 
 

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact

Schedules Vary
Rotating Schedule
1/2 hour paid lunch

Work Location:
IL Veterans' Home
1707 North 12th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301

Illinois Veterans' Home
?IL Veterans' Home
Human Resources Office
1707 North 12th Street
Quincy, Illinois 62301
Ph:  217/222-8641 ext 204 or 217
Fax:  217/222-2961

How to Apply


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This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select 'Application Procedures'. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

Additional Documentation for Licensed Practical Nurse I:

Class Specification
Additional Title and Exam Information

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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.


BENEFITS FOR STATE EMPLOYEES

State of Illinois employees may be eligible for a variety of benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to vacation and sick leave days and a generous retirement plan, the State of Illinois offers a competitive benefits program for state employees. To learn more about the benefits of state employment, please explore the links below:

Healthcare Benefits:

The State offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. Illinois has long been committed to providing employees with the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value.

Retirement Benefits:

In addition to health and dental insurance programs, state employees are offered a generous pension program with options that can be tailored to meet employees' needs.

Workplace Benefits:

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits such as holidays, annual leave and sick leave.

Visit our Illinois Benefits website to see a more detailed summary of other benefits which are available to state employees.

Note: The above benefits are available to most state employees with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary, part-time and student worker positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits.

Employer
State of Illinois
Address
Stratton Office Building

Springfield, Illinois, 62706
Phone
(217) 782-7100