DOC Dixon 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 role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, self-starting nurse with a valid Illinois registered nurse 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, onsite union position at Dixon Correctional Center in Dixon, Illinois. The schedule is 5:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., consisting of three 12.5-hour shifts per week, with days off that vary and work every third weekend. The position does not have a hybrid schedule. Three vacancies are listed.
Requirements
- Graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate degree or diploma 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.
- Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support 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 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 carried out 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 being transferred.
- 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
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
- Paid state holidays (13–14 days annually)
- Two paid personal business days annually
- Twelve paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over year to year
- Ten to 25 paid vacation days annually, with 10 days beginning at year one of employment
- Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12-hour work schedules, as applicable
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Twelve weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement
- 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
