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The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is seeking an organized, professional, and results oriented individual to serve as Regional Nurse. Under general supervision, this position will provide consultation and analysis on health-related concerns in investigation reports, complex health care records, and other related materials. The position will also consult with biological parents, foster parents, relative caregivers, or residential providers regarding health-related concerns for children with special health care needs and provide input into the treatment plan with the child caregiver and worker. In addition, this position will serve as a liaison for the client/family with community hospitals, child abuse and neglect teams, fatality teams, and community physical and mental health programs. This position will utilize Spanish speaking and writing skills in performance of duties. 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 and strong 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
Provides consultation and analysis on health-related concerns in investigation reports, complex health care records, and other related materials
Provides updated information relative to referral procedures and other protocols involving community health care or health related services
In collaboration with the Department’s Healthworks networks and assigned skilled, residential, and acute psychiatric facilities, provides quality assurance monitoring to ensure that health care services are provided to Department youth in care
Provides input into staffings, Clinical Intervention Placement Preservation (CIPP) Teams, Peer Reviews, Expanded capacities, clinical placement reviews, and the evaluation of health issues of youth in care in permanency planning
Through quality assurance monitoring initiatives, assesses and evaluates the delivery of health care services
Utilizes research tools to draft reports, presenting findings and recommendations to Clinical Managers and the Chief Nurse
Translates and interprets, both orally and in writing, for Spanish speaking clients regarding services available and the proper completion of forms
Develops and conducts bi-annual in-service training sessions for professional staff, caregivers, and providers, presenting information regarding identified health related issues and health care services
Provides input into special studies and projects
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above
Requirements
graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and three years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience
or a bachelor's degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience
or a master's degree in nursing
licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
ability to speak and write Spanish at a colloquial skill level
ability to pass a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history
travel, a valid driver's license, daily access to an automobile, and proof of vehicle insurance
current CPR (BLS) certification
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)
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