DOC Big Muddy River CC Health Care Unit Administrator
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Health Care Unit Administrator at Big Muddy River Correctional Center. The administrator plans, develops, organizes, and manages the health care unit’s overall daily operations, working with state and contractual staff and monitoring the quality of patient care. The role also handles monthly reports, communication with the Office of Health Services, CQI data collection and studies, and audits. The position is based at 251 N Illinois Hwy 37, Ina, Illinois, and is fully in office. The scheduled hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off. The administrator manages unit operations on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis and serves as a full-line supervisor.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
- Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
- At least three years of progressively responsible Registered Nursing experience.
- 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 comply with employer vaccine and other medical standards.
- Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
- Must file annual and supplemental Statements of Economic Interest.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience in a correctional setting.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
- At least one year of professional health care management experience.
- At least one year of professional experience managing unionized nurses.
- At least one year of professional experience interpreting and monitoring health care contracts.
- At least one year of professional experience conducting Quality Improvement studies.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
- At least one year of professional experience working with mentally ill patients.
- At least one year of experience training Registered Nursing staff.
- At least one year of experience using Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, or similar software.
Responsibilities
- Plan, develop, organize, and manage the overall daily operations of the health care unit.
- Manage and direct the health care unit’s daily operations on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis.
- Serve as a full-line supervisor.
- Monitor the health care unit’s financial operations.
- Conduct unscheduled inspections to ensure the health care environment supports effective treatment.
- Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings.
- Coordinate health care with other entities.
- Prepare monthly reports and communicate with the Office of Health Services.
- Collect CQI data, conduct studies, and complete audits.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the role.
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
- 3 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
Manager
