Clinical Nurse Manager

Clinical Nurse Manager - # 51617 

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Agency: Department of Human Services

Location: Alton, Illinois, 62002

Job Requisition ID: 51617 

Opening Date: 12/26/2025

Closing Date: 01/09/2026

Salary:  Anticipated Salary: $9,785 - $11,253 per month ($117,420 - $135,036 per year)

Job Type: Salaried Full Time

County: Madison

Number of Vacancies: 1

Plan/BU:  None 

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Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Human Services must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended.  You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of a Resume or CV.

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 Behavioral Health and Recovery is pleased to announce an opening for a Clinical Nurse Manager (CNM) for the Forensic Unit A, day shift at Alton Mental Health Center located in Alton, Illinois. The Alton Mental Health Center is seeking to hire an energetic and detail-oriented licensed Registered Nurse to direct and oversee para-professional and non-professional nursing personnel, assuring that general health and nursing care needs are met for our patients. Alton Mental Health Center strives to provide equitable access to social/human services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Clinical Nurse Manager for the Forensic Units AFC-A for the day shift. 
• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Provides recommendations to the DON in the development of policies and procedures.
• Evaluates patient services by conducting ongoing audits (e.g. performance improvement) of services provided in adherence to established goals and standards.
• Provides professional nursing services to patients including new admissions, administering medications, giving shots, taking medical histories, etc.
• Develops a plan to implement alternatives to restraint/seclusion which outlines the roles and responsibilities of program staff.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) years of professional experience supervising professional nursing staff.
• Three (3) years of professional experience meeting deadlines with strong attention to detail and the ability to utilize critical thinking skills while multi-tasking multiple projects. 
• Two (2) years of professional nursing experience working with individuals with mental illness and recommending or preparing treatment plans for patients and developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures following evidenced-based practice and nursing standards.
• Three (3) years of professional experience communicating with internal and external stakeholders in oral or written form relative to the care and treatment of patients.
• Two (2) years of professional experience recommending and implementing disciplinary actions following collective bargaining agreements.

Conditions of Employment

• Requires the ability to physically restrain patients as medically or psychiatrically necessary to prevent injury to patient or others. 
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certificate. 
• Requires the ability to serve on-call after business hours, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis. 
• Requires ability to pass the IDHS background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen for drugs prohibited from recreational use under Illinois Law.

*The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours:  Mon - Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm; 1-hour unpaid lunch
Work Location: 4500 College Ave, Alton, Illinois, 62002

Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Alton Mental Health Center

Nursing Services-Forensic-AFC-Unit A day Shift
Agency Contact:  DHS.HiringUnit@Illinois.gov
Job Family: Leadership & Management; Health Services; Social Services

About the Agency:

The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need all across Illinois. Our mission is providing equitable access to social services, supports, programs and resources to enhance the lives of all who we serve. We are committed to the core values of Human Dignity, Equity, Community, Urgency, Transparency and Kindness.

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

A Pension Program

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)

*Personal, Sick, & Vacation rates modified for 12-hour Work Schedules (as applicable)

13 Paid Holidays annually, 14 on even numbered years

Flexible Work Schedules (when available dependent upon position)

10 Weeks Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave

Deferred Compensation Program - A supplemental retirement plan

Optional Pre-Tax Programs such as Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP), Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP)

Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

5% Salary Differential for Bilingual Positions

Commuter Savings Program (Chicago only)

For more information about our benefits please follow this link:  https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx

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