DOC Pontiac CC Corrections Nurse II

State of Illinois•Pontiac, MI

4d•Onsite

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 requires a self-starting, organized, and detail-oriented nurse who can carry out assignments under the direction of medical personnel and communicate effectively orally and in writing. The position is based at 700 W Lincoln St, Pontiac, Illinois, and is fully in office. Six vacancies are available. The listed schedules are rotating two-week schedules on either 12-hour day shifts (5:45 a.m.–6:15 p.m.) or midnight shifts (5:45 p.m.–6:15 a.m.); applicants will be offered one of the schedules described in the posting. This is a union position subject to the relevant collective bargaining agreement. The anticipated starting salary is $7,909 per month, with a full salary range of $7,909–$10,826 per month. The State of Illinois offers a benefits package that includes insurance, retirement and deferred compensation plans, paid leave, and training and career advancement opportunities.

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 regardless of position.
Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in support of department operations and digital transformation efforts.
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

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 supplies 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 listed duties.

Benefits

Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
Pension plan, with Tier II vesting at 10 years.
Full 20-year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
13–14 paid state holidays annually.
Two paid personal business days annually.
12 paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over year to year.
10–25 paid vacation days annually, starting at 10 days 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.
12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.