DOC Pontiac CC Corrections Nurse II
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a licensed registered nurse to provide direct nursing care to individuals in a correctional facility. The position requires a highly organized, detail-oriented self-starter with good oral and written communication skills who can carry out nursing assignments under the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting. The role also includes serving as a lead worker and monitoring the work of lower-level nurses. This is a full-time, in-office union position at the Pontiac facility. Six positions are available, with specified 12-hour day or midnight schedules. The position requires an Illinois registered nurse license and current CPR certification. Candidates must pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check and drug screen, and use digital technology and tools in support of departmental operations.
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.
- A current license 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; use of unauthorized drugs is prohibited.
- Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting departmental digital enhancements.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to carry out nursing assignments under the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting.
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 problem-solving experience 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
- Provides direct patient care and primary nursing care services.
- Monitors and reviews functions carried out by lower-level nurses.
- Reviews record-keeping functions.
- Serves as lead worker to lower-level nurses.
- Maintains adequate supply and security of medical equipment.
- Reviews medical records and completes health summary forms for individuals in custody transfers.
- Performs 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
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension plan
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- 13–14 paid state holidays annually
- Two paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with carryover
- 10–25 paid vacation days annually
- 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
