DOC Graham CC License Practical Nurse- Corrections
State of Illinois•Hillsboro, IL
•$5,364 - $7,434•Onsite
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) for its correctional facility. This role involves providing direct nursing care to individuals within the correctional setting. The successful candidate must possess a valid Illinois LPN license, demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, be a self-starter, and be capable of carrying out nursing duties under the direction of medical personnel. This is a full-time, salaried position within a union environment.
Requirements
- Requires Illinois license as a Practical Nurse.
- Requires one (1) year of practical nursing experience.
- Must apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.
- Must be able to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Must be able to pass a drug screen.
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 scope of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act.
- Prepares and administers medications within the limits of authority.
- Performs nursing interventions as delegated.
- Seeks instruction from a registered professional nurse when implementing new or unfamiliar nursing activities.
- Reports unsafe, unethical, or illegal health care practices or conditions.
- Makes rounds to monitor and report on patients’ progress.
- 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.
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
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
