DOC Stateville CC Corrections Nurse II

State of Illinois • Crest Hill, IL

8d • $7,909 - $10,826 • Onsite

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 the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

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

What This Job Offers

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