DOC Menard CC Nursing Supervisor
About The Position
The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to oversee staff and operations across the Health Care delivery unit, laboratory, radiology, and nursing programs. The supervisor assigns and reviews work, provides guidance and training, schedules staff to meet operational needs, and establishes annual goals and objectives. The role works with state and contractual staff and monitors the quality of patient care. The Nursing Supervisor assists with monthly reports, communicates with the Office of Health Services, supports Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) data collection and studies, and assists with audits. The position is full-time and fully in office at the Menard Correctional Center in Menard, Illinois. Scheduled hours are 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturdays and Sundays off.
Requirements
- Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
- At least three years of progressively responsible Registered Nursing experience.
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.
- Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
- Ability to pass a drug screen; unauthorized drug use by an employee is prohibited.
- Ability to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
- Ability to abide by employer vaccine and/or other medical standards.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience supervising professional staff.
- At least one year of work experience in a correctional setting.
- At least one year of professional experience delivering in-service training.
- At least one year of professional experience interpreting and monitoring healthcare contracts.
- At least one year of experience making nursing schedules for a 24/7 healthcare facility.
- At least one year of professional experience solving patient complaints.
- At least one year of professional experience maintaining a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program and recommending and implementing improvements.
- At least one year of professional experience with data collection and report preparation.
- At least one year of experience auditing healthcare records for accuracy and ensuring compliance with medical policies and procedures.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
Responsibilities
- Direct, coordinate, and provide guidelines to staff in the Health Care delivery unit, laboratory, radiology, and nursing programs.
- Serve as a full-line supervisor, assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training, scheduling staff, and establishing annual goals and objectives.
- Provide direction and assistance on nursing treatments and procedures.
- Schedule special clinics and review lines for proper care and follow-up.
- Monitor specialty referrals approved by the Medical Director, including referrals to outside specialists and on-site specialty clinics.
- Assist the Healthcare Unit Administrator with collecting appropriate data and submitting a monthly report to the Warden's office.
- Monitor the quality of patient care and work with state and contractual staff.
- Assist with communication with the Office of Health Services, CQI data collection and studies, and audit completion.
- Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 12 weeks of paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pension plan, with Tier II vesting at 10 years
- Full 20-year retirement awards with free health insurance during retirement
- Deferred compensation and other pre-tax benefits programs
- 13–14 paid state holidays annually
- Three paid personal business days annually
- 12 paid sick days annually, with unused sick days carrying over
- 10–25 days of paid vacation annually, including 10 days in the first year of employment
- Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
- Extensive training and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
