DOC Centralia CC License Practical Nurse- Corrections; Upward Mobility

State of Illinois•Centralia, IL

8d•$5,364 - $7,434•Onsite

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.
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

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.

Responsibilities

Performs all nursing duties within the licensee’s scope of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, including but not limited to: preparing and administering medications within the limits of authority, performing nursing interventions as delegated, seeking instruction from a registered professional nurse when implementing new or unfamiliar nursing activities, reporting unsafe, unethical or illegal health care practices or conditions, etc.
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