Agency: Department of Veterans’ Affairs
Closing Date/Time: 06/17/2021
Salary: $4,881-6,621
Anticipated Salary: $4,881/mo
Job Type: Hourly Full Time
County: Adams
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC023
Department: Nursing/Fifer
Schedule: Rotating Schedule; Every other weekend off
Hours: 6:45am-7:15pm (30 minute paid lunch)
Contact Person: Brittany Heinecke PH: 217-640-2480
Date Posted: June 11th, 2021
Last Date to Apply: June 17th, 2021
POSTING IDENTIFICATION/BID NOTICE #: 34-120-21-001B-4224
Collective Bargaining Agreement language applies to this posting:
We are currently transitioning away from a paper application process to an electronic application process. This position has not been transitioned. Please follow the directions below when applying to this position.
*****DO NOT APPLY ONLINE*****
Follow the application instructions below to apply to this position.
ALL CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM AND CMS-100 or 100B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR. PLEASE USE THE REQUISITION ID FOR THE BID # ON THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FORM.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: (Must be postmarked by closing date)
Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs-IVHQ
ATTN: HR
1707 N. 12th Street
Quincy, Il 62301
FAX: 217-222-2961
EMAIL: [email protected]
CURRENT STATE OF ILLIONIS EMPLOYEES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM AND APPLICATION FOR EACH POSITION APPLIED FOR
Under general supervision, and in conformance to established standards, procedures and policy, provides professional nursing services in the care and treatment of resident on an assigned shift and unit.
- In conformance to established standards, procedures and policy, provides professional nursing care and treatment to residents and carry out physician orders on an assigned shift and unit; assist the physician on daily rounds; provide physician with charts and records of changes in conditions; perform nutritional audits, maintain immunization and infection control program for assigned area. Provides professional nursing care and treatment to residents using assessment skills and clinical knowledge; documents care provided. Communicates with nursing staff on other shifts to assure continuity of care. Communicates pertinent information regarding resident condition and needs to medical provider and nursing supervisor. Maintains contact with resident families as necessary and required.
- Ensures proper maintenance of medical charts and clinical records for residents. Uses computer to order lab tests prescribed by medical provider and maintain records/forms according to facility policy.
- Orders and dispenses prescribed medications, treatments, diets and medical supplies; completes appropriate forms.
- Provides non-supervisory patient care related guidance, instructions and explanations to non-professional nursing personnel in resident care and treatment and the use of equipment.
- Plans and participates in care plan meetings; coordinates resident care activities, participates in training classes for patient care personnel.
6. Recommends and/or orders supplies and maintains equipment; advises nursing supervisor of equipment and supplies needed.
7. Participates on various committees to improve standards of nursing care.
8. Follows and supports the philosophy, objectives, policies and standards of nursing service and the facility
9. Responds to calls in a crisis situation.
- Requires working knowledge of pharmacology of commonly prescribed medicines and drugs and their therapeutic and possible adverse reactions.
- Requires ability to provide professional nursing care based on orders of the physician and the specific needs of the patient.
- Requires ability to evaluate patient condition and behavior and prepare accurate detailed records of such observations.
- Requires ability to apply emergency medical techniques such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, control of bleeding, airway maintenance.
- Requires ability to instruct non-nursing personnel in the proper practices and procedures of patient care.
- Requires ability to maintain security of the work area and comply with all facility rules, regulations, policies and directives.
- Requires ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
- Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Requires graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
- This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
CANDIDATES MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE BID FORM AND CMS-100/B FOR EACH POSTED VACANCY APPLIED FOR. PLEASE USE THE REQUISITION ID FOR THE BID # ON THE APPROPRIATE APPLICATION FORM.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT APPLY ONLINE.
Current State Employees:
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Seeking a Promotion – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100B Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- Older versions of the CMS-100B will not be graded or returned to applicants.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100B(version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
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Seeking a Transfer – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form, Transfer Request, and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
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Seeking a Reduction – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
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Seeking a Job Assignment – Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Former State Employees:
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Submit an Official Position Vacancy Bid Form and CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Bid form and Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 (version dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
Non-State Employees:
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Submit an CMS-100 Employment Application (version dated 9/2020 or after) to the Agency Contact address listed above.
- A separate Application is required for each Posting/Bid ID or your bid will be rejected.
Candidates applying for a Registered Nurse position must include an original transcript from their college or university with their application.
- Failure to complete and submit the new CMS-100 version (dated 9/2020 or after) will result in your application being rejected.
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NOTE: This is an Upward Mobility Title
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NOTE: The Department of Veterans’ Affairs does not discriminate against any individual because of his or her race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or unfavorable discharge from military service in connection with employment, real estate transactions, access to financial credit, and the availability of public accommodations in compliance with the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Illinois Constitution, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Acts, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the U.S. Constitution. The Equal Employment Opportunity Office is responsible for compliance and may be reached at 217/557-5667.
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