Registered Nurse I – Upward Mobility Target Title

Description of Duties/Essential Functions

Under general supervision and in conformance with established standards, procedures and policy, provides a full-range of professional nursing services in the care and treatment of residents; such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs, examining residents using nursing assessment skills and monitoring physical conditions and reactions to various treatments and adheres to State and Federal regulatory guidelines utilizing professional training and experience in the field of nursing; under the direction of a physician provides first aid and emergency medical care in cases of illness, injury and other medical emergencies. performs assigned nursing care duties and adheres to State and Federal regulatory guidelines utilizing professional training and experience in the field of nursing. Prepares and maintains medical records and histories such as recording physician’s orders, charting medications, recording resident conditions and behaviors.

Minimum Requirements

Requires graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate degree or a diploma in nursing or a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois. Requires the ability to evaluate patient condition and behavior and prepare accurate, detailed records of such observations. Requires working knowledge of diversified professional nursing principles, concepts and practices; requires working knowledge of the application, use and care of specialized medical equipment; requires working knowledge of pharmacology of commonly prescribed medicines. Requires ability to apply emergency medical techniques such as CPR. Honorable discharge from the U.S. Military preferred.

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact

Monthly Salary Range: $4,881.00 – $6,621.00
Anticipated Monthly Salary: $4,881.00
Current bargaining unit employees: CBA language applies

Various Shifts
Rotating Schedule
Work Every Other Weekend
1/2 hour paid lunch

Work Location:
Chicago Veterans’ Home
4250 North Oak Park Ave
Chicago, Illinois 60634

Submit Applications To: (must be postmarked by closing posting date)
IL Dept. of Veterans’ Affairs
Attn: HR – Hiring
833 S. Spring St.
Springfield, IL 62704
Fax: 217-557-7235 (fax is the preferred method of receiving apps)
Email: IDVA.HR.Applicants@Illinois.gov (please put posting number in email subject line)

APPLICATION – BIDDING PROCEDURES:

• JOB ASSIGNMENT (SAME TITLE): Employee must submit a current bid form and a CMS100 Application to the contact person; this must be done within the bid/posting period and contain the posting ID number on the all forms.
• PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY: Effective November 1, 2019, CMS Examining will no longer accept CMS100B applications. Current employees interested in this position must submit a bid form and completed CMS100 Application (CMS100, Rev. 09/2020 or newer) to the contact person; this must be done within the bid/posting period and contain the posting ID number on the all forms. Although this may be a promotion, all applications will be submitted for a Pre-Qual approval from CMS therefore the CMS100 is needed.
• ALL OTHER INTERESTED CANDIDATES (Voluntary Reduction/Transfer): Applicants must submit a bid form, transfer request form (if applicable), and a completed employment application (CMS100, Rev. 09/2020 or newer)to the contact person; this must be done within the posting period and contain the bid/posting ID number on all forms.
• NON-STATE APPLICANTS/GENERAL PUBLIC: Submit a CMS100 application to the contact person; this must be done within the posting period and contain the bid/posting ID number on all forms. If a written examination is needed for this position, the applicant will be contacted to be scheduled for the exam when it is available. Please visit

to obtain a CMS100 application.

How to Apply

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 Registered Nurse I:

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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.