DOC Menard CC Licensed Practical Nurse

State of Illinois•Chester, IL

10d•$5,364 - $7,552•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse - Corrections to perform direct nursing care to individuals within a correctional facility. The successful candidate must possess a valid Illinois License, demonstrate good oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be capable of carrying out nursing duties under the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting.

Requirements

Requires Illinois license as a Practical nurse.
Requires one (1) year of practical nursing experience.
Must pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
Must pass a drug screen.
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.

Nice To Haves

Prefers at least one (1) year of nursing experience in a correctional setting.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in mental health.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience problem solving in a nursing position.
Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working on an interdisciplinary team.
Prefers at least one (1) year of working experience in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

Performs all nursing duties within the licensee’s scope of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, including preparing and administering medications, performing nursing interventions as delegated, seeking instruction from a registered professional nurse for new or unfamiliar nursing activities, and reporting unsafe, unethical, or illegal healthcare practices or conditions.
Makes rounds to monitor and report on patients’ progress and examines, recognizes, and interprets symptoms of patients.
Orders medical and other supplies.
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