Child Welfare Nurse Specialist

Under general supervision of the Clinical Services Coordinator and clinical nursing direction of the Chief of the Office of Nursing Services, performs duties as a health services consultant specialist; provides consultative services for health related concerns for children with special health care needs, including children with health related issues who are the subject of investigations of child abuse or neglect; utilizing the Nursing Process and Nursing Standards of Practice, provides assessment, nursing diagnosis, and planning; directs the implementation of health care plans and evaluates the application of health related treatment plans; serves as a liaison for client/family with community hospitals, child abuse and neglect teams, fatality teams, and community physical and mental health programs; provides community based specialty services; adheres to collegiality by providing in-service training on health related issues/concerns and by participating in Peer Review and Quality Assurance/Improvement initiatives.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires one of the following: (a) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and three years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience; or (b) a bachelor’s degree in nursing and two years of professional nursing experience; or (c) a master’s degree in nursing. Preferably requires two years pediatric experience and prior experience working within the child welfare system; requires basic computer skills; requires travel.

Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois-copy of certificate required; requires current CPR (BLS) certification-copy of certificate required.

Work Hours & Location/Agency Contact:

Frances Cunningham

Clinical Practice & Professional Development

JRTC, 100 W Randolph 6-100

Chicago, IL 60601

Email: Frances.Cunningham@illinois.gov

Phone: 312-814-5987 Fax: 312-814-5986

Location: 1911 S. Indiana Chicago, IL. 60616

Shift: M-F 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

How to Apply:

SUBMIT NOTICE OF INTEREST IN VACANCY FORM AND/OR APPLICATION TO CONTACT AS LISTED ABOVE. CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES SEEKING A PROMOTION MUST ALSO: (1) POSSESS A CMS PROMOTIONAL “A” GRADE FOR THE TITLE OR (2) APPLY FOR A PROMOTIONAL GRADE BY SUBMITTING YOUR CMS 100B TO THE DEPARTMENT OF CENTRAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES DURING THE POSTING PERIOD. IF BIDDING ON A VACANCY IN A DIFFERENT TITLE (LATERAL OR VOLUNTARY REDUCTION), YOU MUST PRE-QUALIFY FOR THAT TITLE BY SUBMITTING A CMS-100 EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WITH YOUR BID FORM TO THE CONTACT PERSON OR YOUR BID WILL BE REJECTED.

IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEE, OR HAVE NEVER HELD CERTIFIED STATUS WITH THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPLY.

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This position may require a current grade from Central Management Services (CMS), Division of Examining and Counseling, to be deemed qualified and available for employment consideration. For more information, please refer to the Work4Illinois website at Work.Illinois.Gov and select ‘Application Procedures’. Additional information may also be obtained from the Agency Contact listed above or by contacting CMS, Division of Examining and Counseling at Work4Illinois@Illinois.gov or (217) 782-7100, (217) 785-3979 (TDD/TTY), (800) 526-0844 (TTY Only).

Additional Documentation for Child Welfare Nurse Specialist:

Class Specification

Additional Title and Exam Information

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NOTE: Salary amounts shown are only to be used as a guide; actual salary will be determined at the time of hire based on current salary plans and/or collective bargaining agreements, if applicable.