DOC Big Muddy River CC Health Care Unit Administrator

State of Illinois • Ina, IL

10d • Onsite

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 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.

This is a full-time, salaried position based at 251 N Illinois Hwy 37, Ina, Illinois. The schedule is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, with weekends off. The position is fully in-office, with no hybrid schedule available. The listed anticipated starting salary is $8,417, with an anticipated starting salary range of $8,517–$10,517 per month.

The position requires a college-level education equivalent to four years, an Illinois Registered Nurse license, and three years of progressively responsible Registered Nursing experience. A current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification is required. Employment is also contingent on passing an IDOC/IDJJ background check and drug screen, and employees must meet applicable vaccine and other medical standards. The employee must use digital technology and tools to support departmental operations and digital transformation efforts.

The State of Illinois offers health, life, vision, and dental insurance; retirement and deferred compensation plans; paid holidays and other paid leave; pre-tax benefit programs; an Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources; and training and career advancement opportunities. Additional listed benefits include 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave, a pension plan, retirement awards that include free health insurance during retirement for eligible employees, 3 paid personal business days, 12 paid sick days, and 10–25 paid vacation days annually.

Requirements

• Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• 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; unauthorized drug use by employees is prohibited.
• Ability to meet employer vaccine and other medical standards.
• Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in support of departmental operations.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of work experience in a correctional setting.
• Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• At least one year of professional healthcare management experience.
• At least one year of professional experience managing unionized nurses.
• At least one year of professional experience interpreting and monitoring healthcare 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 working with 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 is conducive to 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 and conduct studies.
• Complete audits.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Pension plan and retirement benefits
• Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs
• 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
• Paid state holidays (13–14 days annually)
• 3 paid personal business days annually
• 12 paid sick days annually, with sick days carrying over year to year
• 10–25 paid vacation days annually
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
• Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
• Eligible full 20-year retirement awards include free health insurance during retirement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager