DOC Menard CC Corrections Nurse II
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a Licensed Registered Nurse, Corrections Nurse II, to provide direct nursing care to individuals in a correctional facility. The position calls for an organized, detail-oriented self-starter with a valid Illinois nursing license and strong oral and written communication skills. The nurse carries out assignments under the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting and serves as a lead worker for lower-level nurses. This is a full-time, salaried, union position at Menard Correctional Center in Menard, Illinois. The position is fully in office, with three vacancies. Work is scheduled in 12-hour shifts under one of the rotating schedules listed in the posting.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and three years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience; or a bachelor's degree in nursing and two years of professional experience; or a master's degree in nursing.
- Licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
- Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use is prohibited.
- Ability to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
Nice To Haves
- At least two years of nursing experience in a correctional setting.
- At least two years of experience working in mental health.
- At least two years of experience problem solving in a nursing position.
- At least two years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team.
- At least two years of work experience in a leadership role.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care and primary nursing care services.
- Monitor and review functions performed by lower-level nurses.
- Review record-keeping functions.
- Serve as lead worker to lower-level nurses.
- Maintain adequate supply and security of medical equipment.
- Review medical records and complete health summary forms for individuals in custody who are being transferred.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
- Pension plan, with Tier II vesting at 10 years.
- Full 20-year retirement awards that include free health insurance during retirement.
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs.
- 13–14 paid state holidays annually.
- Three paid personal business days annually.
- 12 paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over year to year.
- 10–25 paid vacation days annually; 10 days beginning in the first year of employment.
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules, as applicable.
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
