Job Requisition ID: 59380
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/26/2026
Agency: Department of Human Services
Class Title: REGISTERED NURSE I - 38131
Skill Option: UMP Credential
Bilingual Option: Spanish
Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,604 - $9,092 per month ($79,248 - $109,104 per year) + Bilingual Pay
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
Number of Vacancies: 3
Bargaining Unit Code: RC023 Registered Nurses, INA
Merit Comp Code:
Work Hours: Various shifts. 30-minute paid lunch. See below.
(1 vacancy) 6:45pm - 7:15am Week A Mon/Tues/Sat, Week B Sun/Mon/Thurs (Nursing Services - Unit B)
(1 vacancy) 6:45am - 7:15pm Week A Sun/Thurs/Fri, Week B Tues/Fri/Sat (Nursing Services - Unit C)
(1 vacancy) 6:45pm - 7:15am Week A Mon/Tues/Sat, Week B Sun/Mon/Thurs (Nursing Services - Unit F)
Anticipated Hybrid Work Schedule Availability: Not available, fully in office
Headquarter Location: 1315 Lehman Dr, Chester, Illinois, 62233
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Chester Mental Health Center
Nursing Services
Work County: Randolph
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
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 in 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.
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Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
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