Job Description

Agency : Department of Human Services 

Opening Date:  08/16/2024
Closing Date/Time: 08/29/2024 
Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $6,899 - $9,520 per month ($82,788 - $114,240 per year)
Job Type: Salaried 
County:  Randolph
Number of Vacancies: 1
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 illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded to the  Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number 40715  

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking to hire a Registered Nurse II for the Chester Mental Health Center located in Chester, Illinois to serve as Utilization Review Coordinator for the facility-wide Utilization Review Program. Verifies patients receive the appropriate medical care per the Utilization Review Plan. Confirms all on-site and off-site medical appointments/referrals ordered are reviewed for appropriateness and medical necessity. Identifies problems in services provided according to criteria in the Utilization Review Plan by conducting current and retrospective chart reviews. Chairs the Utilization Review Committee and provides required reports. Coordinates satisfaction surveys from all off-grounds medical appointments.  

Job Responsibilities

1. Serves as Utilization Review Coordinator for the facility-wide Utilization Review Program.
2. Oversees the arrangement and scheduling all off-site medical appointments for patients with contractual providers.
3. Oversees the scheduling of all dental and podiatric appointments for patients on-site.
4. Chairs the Utilization Review Committee and provides required reports.
5. Assists patients in identifying situations related to medical procedures that cause maladaptive behavior.
6. Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and two (2) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience or (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and one (1) year of professional experience or (c) a master’s degree in nursing.
2. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis.
2. Requires the ability to walk and stand for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
3. Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis.
4. Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
5. Requires the ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
6. Requires the ability to travel in the performance of job duties.
7. Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others.
8. Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
9. Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

* All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm Fri/Sat off; 30 minute unpaid lunch

Medical Diagnostics
Work Location:  1315 Lehmen Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233-2542

Division of Mental Health

Chester Mental Health Center

Medical Diagnostics
Agency Contact:   DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov

Posting Group:  Health Services ; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes the following:

• 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)

• GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans

• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

• Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:

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  Illinois.jobs2web.com homepage in the blue ribbon. 

Non-State employees should log in on the using the “View Profile” link in the top right of the  Illinois.jobs2web.com 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 Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.

State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.

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:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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