CORRECTIONS NURSE I

State of Illinois • Lincoln, IL

2d • $7,034 - $9,550 • Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is hiring a licensed Registered Nurse, Corrections Nurse I, to provide direct nursing care to individuals in a congregate care setting. The nurse carries out assignments under the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting and in accordance with established standards, procedures, policies, and security guidelines.

This is a fully in-office, union position at 861 S State St, Lincoln, Illinois. The schedule consists of three 12.5-hour shifts per week, 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., on a three-week rotation: Week 1—Thursday, Friday, and Saturday; Week 2—Sunday, Thursday, and Friday; Week 3—Monday, Thursday, and Friday. The anticipated starting salary is $7,034 per month, with a full range of $7,034 to $9,550 per month; the collective bargaining agreement applies.

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice works to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes. It provides youth with developmental, treatment-focused services intended to build resiliency, engage families, and promote community safety.

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; use of unauthorized drugs by an employee is prohibited.
• Have good oral and written communication skills and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting.

Nice To Haves

• One year of nursing experience in a congregate care setting.
• One year of experience working in and/or beside mental health.
• 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.
• Experience in emergency room care, medical/surgical nursing, and/or ambulatory care.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training and certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and primary nursing care services under general supervision and in accordance with established standards, procedures, policies, and security guidelines.
• Review and maintain records.
• Maintain the security of medications, medical equipment, and supplies in accordance with facility policies.
• Monitor and maintain safety and sanitation compliance in patient treatment and examination rooms.
• Review medical records and complete health status forms for individuals in custody who are being transferred, supporting continuation 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, life, vision, and 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 in the first year for new employees, with the potential to earn up to 25 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree