Agency : Department of Human Services
Opening Date: 5/21/2024
Closing Date/Time: 06/04/2024
Salary: Anticipated Salary (Effective 7/1/24): $7,966 - $11,759 per month ($95,592 - $141,108 per year)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063
This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.
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.
Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.
Posting Identification Number 37642
The Department of Human Services Office of Inspector General (OIG) is seeking to hire a Medical Analyst for its Cook Bureau of Investigations. OIG investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, in addition to all reportable deaths at state-operated facilities and community agencies. The Medical Analyst will provide their written medical opinion and advise investigative staff on cases involving complex medical issues. The Medical Analyst will be responsible for interviewing agency and facility staff, reviewing medical records, and providing policy and procedure recommendations for OIG. OIG’s mission is to ensure that individuals with disabilities are treated with respect, dignity, and care.
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Serves as medical analyst in the investigation of abuse, neglect, financial exploitation, deaths or serious injuries in state-operated facilities and community agencies.
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Travels to conduct and/or assists in confidential, sensitive and complex investigations concerning reports of deaths and/or medical abuse/neglect, financial exploitation.
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Travels to conduct in-service training courses in the respective regions on the prevention and investigation of abuse and neglect programs relative to the medical/nursing perspective for OIG staff, community agencies, state-operated facilities, network managers, and DHS staff.
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Gathers information needed to appropriately assess death intakes as to likelihood of abuse or neglect.
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Using medical knowledge and familiarity with nursing practices, makes recommendations relating to investigative materials needed, investigatory procedures and techniques.
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Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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Requires knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years college.
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Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible administrative experience in a public or medical organization.
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Requires a valid State of Illinois license as a registered nurse.
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Four (4) years of professional experience with medical/nursing procedures, practices, and standards of care.
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Three (3) years of professional experience writing complex reports.
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Three (3) years of experience working as a registered nurse in an adult critical care or emergency department.
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Two (2) years of professional experience in a public or private organization handling confidential health information.
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Two (2) years of professional experience utilizing critical thinking skills while working on multiple projects.
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Two (2) years of professional experience training staff on latest trends and nursing standards.
- Requires the ability to travel.
All conditions of employment listed are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm Monday-Friday
Work Location: 1200 S 1st Ave, Hines, Illinois, 60141
Office of Inspector General
Bureau of Investigations/Northern Assistant Deputy Inspector General
Cook County Bureau
Agency Contact: DHS.HiringUnit@illinois.gov
Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Social Services
About the Agency: The Illinois Department of Human Services serves families in need 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 & part-time 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)
- GI Bill® Training/Apprenticeship Benefits eligibility for qualifying Veterans
- 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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If you have questions about how to apply, please see the following resources:
State employees: Log in to the career portal for State employees and review the Internal Candidate Application Job Aid
Non-State employees: on Illinois.jobs2web.com – click “Application Procedures” in the footer of every page of the website.
State employees should include temporary assignment in the application profile. Temporary assignment verification forms can be uploaded to the Additional Documents section.
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