DOC Menard CC Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse, PN -Corrections. 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 pursuant to the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!
Requirements
- Requires Illinois license as a Practical nurse.
- Requires one (1) year of practical nursing experience.
- Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Makes rounds with physician to monitor and report on patients’ progress.
- Examines, recognizes, and interprets symptoms of patients.
- Orders medical and other supplies.
- Prepares and administers medication within the limits of authority.
- Participates in completing orientation and in-service training of employees.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
