REGISTERED NURSE I (UMP)

"‹Agency: Department of Public Health Office: Health Promotion Division: Community Health & Prevention Title: Registered Nurse 1 (UMP) Posting ID: and / 41162 Posted: 10/21/2024-11/4/2024 Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6,139/month; Full Range $6,139 - $8,328/month Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Sangamon Number of Vacancies: 2 Plan/BU: RC023 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. Posting Identification Number: and / 41162 Position Overview The RN1 is part of the Newborn Screening Follow Up Program, a fast-paced, high volume, critical program with 6 day operations Monday - Saturday. Newborn Screening Follow Up Program is located in the IDPH Office of Health Promotion, Health Assessment and Screening Section in Springfield. As part of a cohesive team, under general supervision of a newborn screening nurse manager and in conformance to established standards, policies and procedures, RN1 provides professional nursing services in the care and case management of patients diagnosed with or suspected to have a newborn screening condition. Documents physician orders, treatment modalities, referrals, diagnoses and other case management activities in patient charts located in the newborn screening data system and national newborn screening data repository. Conducts initial interpretation of laboratory results to determine critical care level needed for the patient; prepares laboratory documents which include analyte values, reference ranges, units of measure, and needed subspecialty medical referrals. Benefits Statement As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following: Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position) Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans. Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System Deferred Compensation Program - voluntary supplemental retirement plan Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP) 10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment) 12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year 3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date) 13-14 paid holidays per year 12 weeks of paid parental leave Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources These are just a few of the many perks available to all State employees. For more information about our benefits please follow this link: Essential Functions Provides professional nursing services in the care and case management of patients diagnosed with or suspected to have a newborn screening condition. Conducts initial interpretation of laboratory results to determine critical care level needed for the patient. Provides medical guidance and recommendations to health care professionals regarding the urgency of care needed based on but not limited to test results, age of newborn, feeding type, gestational age and other treatment factors. Works closely with the medical care teams and subspecialty centers to coordinate and develop patient medical care plans. Assists the newborn screening nursing supervisor and data manager with compiling diagnostic screening data for assigned disorders. 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. Preferred Qualifications Two years' clinical experience in a maternal/child, pediatric or nursery setting. Two years' experience working with case managers or direct experience with case managing patients in a clinical setting. Two years' experience working with electronic medical records. Two years' experience communicating laboratory test results. One years' experience working with the Microsoft suite of programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. About the Agency The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is tasked with the oversight of communities within Illinois to achieve and maintain optimal health and safety. With an annual budget of over $2 billion in state and federal funds, 6 regional offices, 3 laboratories and over 1,200 employees, IDPH is equipped to fulfill its mission of protecting the health and wellness of the people of Illinois through the prevention, health promotion, regulation and control of disease and injury. Work Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 8:30AM-5:00PM (1 hr lunch) Work Location: 535 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL Agency Contact: Posting Group: Health Services This title is within the Upward Mobility Program. General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Title Descriptions. There are three categories of UMP titles: 1) certificate titles which require passing a written proficiency exam; 2) credential titles which require the possession of a specified college degree and/or licensure; and 3) dual titles for which a certificate may be earned by following either the certificate or credential pathway. This position DOES NOT contain "Specialized Skills" (as that term is used in CBAs). APPLICATION 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 the homepage in the blue ribbon. Non-State employees should log in on the using the "View Profile" link in the top right of the homepage 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 the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid Non-State employees: on - click "Application Procedures" in the footer of every page of the website. 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:

Created: 2024-10-24