Job Requisition ID: 48894
Opening Date: 08/28/2025
Closing Date: 09/11/2025
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,782 - $12,400 per month ($129,384 - $148,800 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Kane
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire a licensed Registered Nurse to serve as Assistant Director of Nursing and to oversee and supervise professional and paraprofessional nursing staff in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients at the Elgin Mental Health Center located in Elgin, Illinois. The Elgin Mental Health Center provides treatment for release and restoration of the people we service. It is a place of hope for the healing of mind, body and spirit where many find health and happiness again. Recovery is our vision.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four (4) years of college with coursework in nursing.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience in a public or business organization.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Three (3) years of professional experience working in a psychiatric hospital.
• Three (3) years of professional supervisory experience assigning work, providing guidance to subordinates, recommending counseling and/or discipline following collective bargaining agreements, training staff, approving time off and preparing and signing performance evaluations.
• Three (3) years of professional experience recommending and implementing nursing policies and procedures relative to the latest trends and nursing standards.
• Three (3) years of professional experience recommending or preparing nursing treatment plans for patients.
• Three (3) years of professional experience providing training to paraprofessional and professional nursing staff.
• Three (3) years of professional experience performing quality assurance assessments on nursing services and treatments provided to patients.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
• Requires the ability to stand and walk for a significant period of time, including stooping, bending, lifting or exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally.
• Requires the ability to physically restrain patients or managing the milieu during a crisis event.
• Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends and holidays.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
  Work Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:00pm; 30-minute unpaid lunch
  Work Location: 750 S State St, Elgin, Illinois, 60123
  Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
  Elgin Mental Health Center
  Forensic Nursing Program
  Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Health Services; Social Services

• Serves as Associate Director of Nursing.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Assigns and verifies staff attend mandatory in-service programs.
• Develops and maintains good interpersonal relations with staff.
• Performs and documents regular patient visits in order to evaluate the utilization of the Nursing Quality Improvement Plan.
• Reviews the therapeutic environment (which supports clinical excellence in the treatment of the physical body, supports the psycho-social and spiritual needs of the patient, family, and staff and produces measurable positive effects on patients’ clinical outcomes and staff effectiveness) of assigned units to meet the standards of EMHC and outside reviewing bodies.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerative above.