NURSING SUPERVISOR

State-of-Illinois; Centralia (IL); On-site; USD 122,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual

Job summary

The Murray Developmental Center in Centralia, Illinois, seeks a Nursing Supervisor to oversee an assigned shift and unit. The role is part of the Division of Developmental Disabilities and involves active participation in Interdisciplinary Teams, professional nursing duties, and staff leadership.

The position requires an Illinois RN license and several years of nursing leadership experience, with duties including medication administration, histories, and coordinating care.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of four (4) years of college with nursing coursework.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience.
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Nursing Supervisor on an assigned shift and unit for Murray Developmental Center.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Provides professional nursing services including passing out medications, giving shots, taking medical histories, etc.
• Plans and conducts regularly scheduled and emergency status meetings with nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as required within the scope of duties listed.

Skills

Nursing supervision

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medication administration

CPR certification

Education

Four years of college with nursing coursework

Three years of professional nursing experience

Registered Nurse license (IL)

Job description

We continually strive for a workforce that reflects the growing diversity within the State of Illinois. A variety of employee backgrounds, perspectives, ideas and experiences are crucial to our ability to most effectively serve the public. Bilingual skills welcome

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The State of Illinois is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to people with disabilities. Further, federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, interview for a job, or for any other activity related to the hiring process. Examples of reasonable accommodation include, but are not limited to, making a change to the application process (if possible), providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

To be provided a Reasonable Accommodation during the hiring process, you will need to provide a certification of disability from a physician, psychiatrist, school official or an Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Counselor. Supporting documentation should be uploaded under My Documents → Additional Documents section for each application.

Any questions on Reasonable Accommodations can be directed to Central Management Services Disability Resource Center at [e-mail] or call [phone] for further information and to request or discuss an accommodation.

Sponsorship for Employment

The State of Illinois does not provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status), nor is the State able to provide extensions of optional practical training (OPT) under the STEM-designated degree program for F-1 students. To be considered for permanent employment with the State of Illinois, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Disclosure of Salary Information

In compliance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act, 820 ILCS 112/1 et seq., the State does not seek, request, or require a job applicant's wage or salary history. Employment decisions are not made based on an applicant's wage or salary history. To that end, please do not include wage or salary information in your resume or other profile or application materials.

Agency: Department of Human Services

Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015

Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License

Bilingual Option: None

Salary: Anticipated Salary: $10,127- $10,432 per month ($121,524 - $125,184 per year)

Job Type: Salaried

Category: Full Time

County: Clinton

Number of Vacancies: 2

Bargaining Unit Code: None

Merit Comp Code: Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

Closing Date: 08/26/2026

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 Developmental Disabilities is seeking to hire an energetic, detail-oriented individual to serve as a Nursing Supervisor on an assigned shift and on an assigned unit for the Murray Developmental Center located in Centralia, Illinois. Serves as an active member of the Interdisciplinary (ID) Teams. Provides professional nursing services to individuals including passing out medications, giving shots, taking medical histories, etc. Plans and conducts regularly scheduled and emergency status meetings with nursing staff.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Nursing Supervisor on an assigned shift and on an assigned unit for the Murray Developmental Center.
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Serves as an active member of the Interdisciplinary (ID) Teams.
• Provides professional nursing services to individuals including passing out medications, giving shots, taking medical histories, etc.
• Plans and conducts regularly scheduled and emergency status meetings with nursing staff.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development of 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.
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience supervising professional nursing staff.
• Three (3) years of professional nursing experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
• Three (3) years of professional experience recommending and implementing nursing policies and procedures relative to latest trends and nursing standards.
• Two (2) years of professional experience training nursing staff in the latest trends and nursing standards.
• Two (2) years of professional nursing experience communicating in verbal or written form with patients and/or individuals.
• Two (2) years of experience completing and conducting employee performance evaluations.

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 work after business hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Requires ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
• 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: various shifts, see below:

2nd Shift; 2:00pm-10:30pm; Work Days - Week 1: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Sat; Week 2: Sun, Mon, Wed, Thu & Fri

2nd Shift; 2:00pm-10:30pm; Work Days - Week 1: Sun, Tue, Wed, Thu, & Fri; Week 2: Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri & Sat

About the Agency

The Illinois Department of Human Services uplifts individuals and communities across Illinois. Our mission is to respond to the needs of all people in Illinois so they can lead healthy, safe, and enriched lives. Our vision is the future we are shaping with dignity and the well-being of everyone in Illinois. Our values are the principles that guide us as we work to remove systemic barriers and create lasting opportunities with Compassion, Accessibility, Responsibility, and Equity.

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

• 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)
• Benefit time modified for part-time, 12-hour, & non-standard 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)
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• GI Bill®Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
• 5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

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.