Corrections Nurse I

State of Illinois•Lincoln, NE

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is hiring a licensed registered nurse to provide direct nursing care and primary nursing services to individuals in a congregate care setting. Under general supervision, the nurse carries out assignments under the direction of medical personnel and follows established standards, procedures, policies, and security guidelines. The position is fully in office at the agency’s Lincoln, Illinois, location and works three 12.5-hour shifts per week on a three-week rotation, from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The role includes maintaining patient records, securing medications and medical supplies, monitoring safety and sanitation in treatment and examination rooms, completing health-status forms for transfers, and participating in quality assurance monitoring. The position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. The anticipated starting salary is $7,034 per month, with a full range of $7,034–$9,550.

Requirements

Graduate from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing, or a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
Complete the Corrections Nurse Trainee program, or have one year of nursing experience within the last five years in an acute care setting.
Hold a valid registered nurse license in the State of Illinois.
Hold current cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.
Pass an Illinois Department of Corrections/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice background check.
Successfully pass a drug test; unauthorized drug use by an employee is prohibited.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in an acute care setting; preferred experience includes emergency room care, medical/surgical nursing, and/or ambulatory care.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training and certification.
One year of nursing experience in a congregate care setting.
One year of experience working in and/or alongside mental health services.
One year of experience working in an urgent care or related setting.
One year of experience working with a juvenile population.
One year of experience working on an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to multitask.
Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care and primary nursing care services in a congregate care setting.
Review and maintain records.
Maintain the security of medications, medical equipment, and supplies in accordance with facility policies.
Monitor and maintain compliance with safety and sanitation requirements in patient treatment and examination rooms.
Review medical records and complete health-status forms for individuals in custody who are being transferred to ensure continuity of care.
Participate in Quality Assurance Programs by concurrently monitoring staff compliance with established policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the listed duties.

Benefits

Health insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Paid parental leave
Pre-tax benefits programs, including Deferred Compensation, medical, and daycare programs
Twelve paid sick days annually
Ten paid vacation days during the first year of service, with the possibility of earning up to twenty-five paid vacation days annually based on years of service
Three paid personal days annually, prorated based on start date
Thirteen to fourteen paid holidays annually, based on start date
Flexible work schedules in many program areas