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Chief Nurse

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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

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United States , Chicago

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Nursing

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

10000.00 - 12000.00 USD / Month
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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Chief Nurse. Under administrative direction, this position will provide around the clock availability to respond to consultations regarding medically complex children who are new to the system and to approve specialized foster care on an emergency basis, due to medically complex needs. The position provides oversight to regional nurses throughout the state and renders final decisions on complex or conflicting matters related to the nursing program. This position provides a great opportunity for a compassionate medical professional who is focused on ensuring that children in the care of DCFS receive the best health care possible. DCFS offers a competitive compensation plan, excellent benefits, and a pension program. The ideal candidate for this position will have exemplary medical skills, strong leadership abilities, and excellent communication skills. We invite you to join our innovative team to help make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families of Illinois.

Job Responsibility:

  • Serves as Chief Nurse for the Department, providing around the clock availability to respond to consultations regarding medically complex children who are new to the system and to approve specialized foster care on an emergency basis, due to medically complex needs
  • Provides oversight of consultation and analysis to include the following: health-related concerns in investigations reports, complex health records, and other related materials, youth with special health care needs, treatment planning and referrals, routine health check measures and cross divisional communication
  • Develops strategies for the application of nursing services in all functions/units within the Department, specifically protective service investigations, family preservation, and services to children in placement
  • Serves as full line supervisor
  • Provides input into the recruitment and hiring of all nursing personnel
  • Serves as the senior consultant to the Deputy Director, senior management staff, and Regional Administrators regarding nursing services
  • In association with the Department's Medical Director, serves as Department liaison to community health programs and major medical, psychological, psychiatric. and substance abuse facilities in the state
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Requirements:

  • Requires a master's degree in nursing or a related human services degree
  • Requires five years of progressively responsible experience in public or private child welfare supervision and/or administration
  • Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
  • Requires ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
  • Requires ability to travel in the performance of duties
  • Requires appropriate, valid driver’s license

Nice to have:

  • 3 years of pediatric nursing experience
  • 3 years of nursing experience
  • 3 years of experience supervising professional staff
  • 3 years of professional experience working in the child welfare system
  • 3 years of professional experience developing or implementing performance standards for a nursing/medical care program
  • 3 years of professional experience performing quality assurance monitoring for the delivery of health care services
  • 3 years of professional experience developing and conducting training regarding health care services
What we offer:
  • 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)
  • Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour & part-time 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 Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
  • 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions
  • Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 03, 2026

Expiration:
February 17, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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