DOC Pontiac CC Licensed Practical Nurse
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care to individuals in a correctional facility. The successful candidate will hold a valid Illinois practical nurse license, communicate effectively, work independently, and carry out nursing duties under the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting. The position is based at Pontiac Correctional Center in Pontiac, Illinois, and is fully in office. Available schedules are 3:00 PM–11:00 PM or 11:00 PM–7:00 AM, with assigned consecutive days off. This is a full-time, salaried union position covered by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Requirements
- Valid Illinois license as a practical nurse.
- At least one year of practical nursing experience.
- Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen.
- Compliance with employer vaccine and other medical standards.
- Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to support departmental digital enhancements.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of nursing experience in a correctional setting.
- At least one year of experience working in mental health.
- At least one year of problem-solving experience in a nursing position.
- At least one year of experience working on an interdisciplinary team.
- At least one year of work experience in a leadership role.
Responsibilities
- Perform nursing duties within the scope of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, including preparing and administering medications within authorized limits.
- Perform nursing interventions as delegated and seek instruction from a registered professional nurse when implementing new or unfamiliar nursing activities.
- Report unsafe, unethical, or illegal health care practices or conditions.
- Make rounds to monitor and report patients’ progress.
- Examine patients and recognize and interpret their symptoms.
- Order medical and other supplies.
- Participate in employee orientation and in-service training.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health, life, vision, and dental insurance.
- Pension plan, including Tier II vesting at 10 years.
- Free health insurance during retirement for employees receiving full 20-year retirement awards.
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefit programs.
- 13–14 paid state holidays annually.
- Three paid personal business days annually.
- 12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over year to year.
- 10–25 paid vacation days annually, with 10 days beginning at the first year of employment.
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources.
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities.
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
