CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER

SVCC; Illinois; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Illinois is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager for the Alton Mental Health Center. This role involves overseeing nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care, and developing plans to improve services. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership skills and relevant nursing experience.

Benefits

Flexible jobs

Top-tier benefits

Retirement packages

Qualifications

• Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• At least three years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee nursing personnel and ensure quality health care delivery.
• Evaluate patient services through audits and performance improvement.
• Develop plans to reduce restraint/seclusion.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Completion of four years of college coursework in nursing

Job description

State of Illinois - Department of Human Services (CLINICAL NURSE MANAGER)

Posting Identification Number 45334

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois demonstrates our commitment to compassion, equity, and dedication. Whether improving schools, protecting natural resources, or supporting families, you become part of something bigger—impacting every resident of Illinois.

We offer flexible jobs that fit your schedule, along with top-tier benefits and retirement packages, enabling you to build a rewarding career and a secure future with the State of Illinois.

Position Overview

The Division of Mental Health is seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) for the Alton Mental Health Center in Alton, Illinois. The CNM will oversee nursing personnel, ensuring the delivery of quality health and nursing care to patients. The center aims to provide equitable access to social and human services to enhance the lives of those served.

Essential Functions

1. Serve as Clinical Nurse Manager for the Locust Civil Unit.
2. Act as a full-line supervisor.
3. Provide policy and procedure recommendations to the DON.
4. Evaluate patient services through audits and performance improvement initiatives.
5. Provide professional nursing services, including admissions, medication administration, and medical history documentation.
6. Develop plans to reduce restraint/seclusion, outlining staff roles and responsibilities.
7. Perform other duties within the scope of the role as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• Completion of four years of college coursework in nursing.
• At least three years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience in a public or business setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three years supervising professional nursing staff.
• Three years meeting deadlines with attention to detail and critical thinking across multiple projects.
• Two years working with individuals with mental illness.
• Two years developing or recommending treatment plans.
• Three years communicating with stakeholders regarding patient care.
• Three years implementing nursing policies based on evidence-based practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.
• Two years recommending disciplinary actions following collective bargaining agreements.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to physically restrain patients if necessary.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CPR certification.
• Availability to serve on-call after hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to pass background checks and drug screening.