State of Illinois·Alton, Illinois
The nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide professional nursing care to mentally ill patients on a living unit, guiding lower-level staff on treatment plan adherence and policy compliance. Responsibilities include preparing and administering medication, handling laboratory specimens, preparing patients for diagnostics, providing BLS, and consulting with medical personnel regarding patient care.
Job Requisition ID: 53647
Opening Date: 02/26/2026
08/26/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: REGISTERED NURSE I - 38131 Skill Option: UMP Credential Bilingual Option: None Salary: Anticipated Salary: $6,381 - $8,785 per month ($76,572 - $105,420 per year) Job Type: Salaried Category: Full Time County: Madison
Number of Vacancies: 28 Bargaining Unit Code: RC023 Registered Nurses, INA Merit Comp Code:
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The Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery is seeking to hire an independent, highly organized, and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse for the Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care for people with mental illness. The successful candidate shall demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel.
Essential functions
Utilizing the nursing process, provides professional nursing care to mentally ill patients on a living unit.
Provides guidance to lower-level staff for adherence to treatment plans and compliance with applicable operational policies and procedures, current professional standards of psychiatric mental health patient care.
Performs a variety of nursing care functions including preparing and administering medication, laboratory specimens, preparing patients for specialized diagnostic testing, providing Basic Life Support (BLS).
Consults with physicians and other professional staff regarding patient treatment and care.
Monitors the use of appropriate techniques to ensure a safe, secure therapeutic and sanitary environment of care and general performance of duties.
Completes mandatory nursing training requirements and continuing education workshops and seminars to maintain professional competency.
Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.
Requires the ability to work after business hours, weekends, and holidays on a rotation basis.
Requires the ability to serve on an on-call basis.
Requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Requires the ability to acquire and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate.
Requires the ability to pass CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) training.
Requires the ability to utilize office equipment, including personal computers and basic computer skills.
Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as necessary to prevent injury to patient or others.
Requires the ability to travel in the performance of duties.
Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.
*All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Various shifts. 30-minute paid lunch. See below.
45am - 7:15pm Sun/Thurs/Fri/Wed/Fri/Sat (Willow Delta)
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45pm - 7:15am Mon/Fri/Sat/Sun/Wed/Thurs (Willow Delta)
45pm - 7:15am Sun/Tues/Wed/Tues/Fri/Sat (Willow Delta)
45am - 7:15pm Sun/Thurs/Fri/Wed/Fri/Sat (Willow Echo)
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45pm - 7:15am Mon/Fri/Sat/Sun/Wed/Thurs (Willow Echo)
45pm - 7:15am Sun/Tues/Fri/Tues/Fri/Sat (Locust)
45pm - 7:15am Tues/Wed/Sat/Sun/Thurs/Fri (Locust)
45am - 7:15pm Mon/Tues/Sat/Sun/Thurs/Fri (Alpha)
45am - 7:15pm Wed/Thurs/Sat/Sun/Wed/Thurs (Bravo)
45am - 7:15pm Sun/Wed/Thurs/Mon/Thurs/Sat (Charlie)
45pm - 7:15am Sun/Tues/Fri/Wed/Fri/Sat (Charlie)
45pm - 7:15am Mon/Tues/Sat/Sun/Mon/Thurs (Charlie)
45pm - 7:15am Sun/Thurs/Fri/Mon/Thurs/Sat (Charlie)
45pm - 7:15am Sun/TuesFri/Wed/Fri/Sat (Charlie)
Headquarter Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002
Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery
Work County: Madison
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Posting Group: Health Services; Social Services
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Candidates must have graduated from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate, diploma, or bachelor's degree in nursing, and must possess a current Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois. Employment conditions require the ability to work rotating shifts including weekends/holidays, lift up to 50 pounds, maintain CPR certification, pass CPI training, and physically restrain patients if necessary.
Market context
Registered Nurse I positions in Illinois are typically in steady demand because hospitals and clinics need licensed nurses who can cover rotating shifts and changing patient volumes. This role is competitive for candidates with an approved nursing degree, an active Illinois RN license, and flexibility for weekends or nights; on this platform, the requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description, saving time on research. Before applying, confirm your license status and shift availability, then compare the listed benefits such as paid holidays, parental leave, dental, vision, and life insurance.