DOC East Moline Corrections Nurse II
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse, Corrections Nurse II. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care to individuals in a correctional facility. The successful candidate shall demonstrate a valid Illinois License and good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be able to carry out nursing assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!
Requirements
- Requires (A) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience, OR (B) a bachelor's degree in nursing and two (2) years of professional experience, OR (C) a master's degree in nursing.
- Requires licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
- Requires current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- Required to utilize digital technology,tools, platforms, and processes inmanaging and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
Nice To Haves
- Prefers at least two (2) years of nursing experience in a correctional setting.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in the mental health.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience problem solving in a nursing position.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team.
- Prefers at least two (2) years of working experience in a leadership role.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct patient care and primary nursing care services.
- Monitors and reviews the various functions carried out by the 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 individual in custody transfers.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Benefits
- Health, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
- 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension Plan - Vesting at 10 years for Tier II
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- Paid state holidays: 13 - 14 day annually
- 3 paid Personal Business days annually
- 12 paid Sick days annually (Sick days carry over year to year)
- 10 - 25 Paid Vacation days annually (10 days beginning at year 1 employment)
- Personal, Sick and Vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules (As applicable)
- Employee Assistance Program and/or Mental Health resources
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
