Company Name: State of Illinois – Department of Human Services

Job Responsibilities:

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The Division of Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire a Licensed Practical Nurse I for the Shapiro Center located in Kankakee, Illinois to perform a variety of beginning level practical nursing functions to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Accurately records medication administration and medical treatments, completes simple medical treatments/procedures, maintains accurate records including nursing notes, treatment records etc. Observes individuals’ physical condition and conveys any changes in individual’s condition to higher level nursing or medical staff. Complies with Public Health regulations and Department and Facility policies and procedures.

Essential Functions
Performs a variety of beginning level practical nursing functions to individuals with intellectual disabilities at Shapiro Center.

Documents monthly progress notes for each individual in accord with facility procedures.

Completes simple routine medical procedures including taking/monitoring temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respirations.

Transcribes physician orders and completes the transcription of the orders in accord with facility policies, procedures, and Public Health regulations.

Monitors designated meal periods to ensure food intake and feeding precautions are followed and to respond to medical emergencies.

Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Posting Identification Number 46969.

Pay Range: $51,096-$68,160/year

Company Address: Kankakee, Illinois

Company Phone: (312) 793-1546

Company Email: joseph.urizar@illinois.gov

Company Website: https://illinois.jobs2web.com/job/Kankakee-LICENSED-PRACTICAL-NURSE-I-%28UMP%29-IL-60901/1288664800/

Hours Per Week: Full-time

Days: Monday thru Sunday

Hours: 6:30am – 7:00pm

Date Position Expires: 05/20/2025

How to Apply: Apply online only via the company website

Requirements: Background Check

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