DOC Graham CC Nursing Supervisor

State of Illinois•Montgomery, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Illinois Department of Corrections is hiring a Nursing Supervisor at Graham Correctional Center to oversee staff and operations across the Health Care delivery unit, laboratory, radiology, and nursing programs. The role is a full-line supervisory position, responsible for assigning and reviewing work, guiding and training staff, scheduling coverage to meet day-to-day needs, and establishing annual goals and objectives. The supervisor works with state and contractual staff and monitors the quality of patient care. The position supports monthly reporting, communication with the Office of Health Services, Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) data collection and studies, and audit completion. It is based fully in the office in Hillsboro, Illinois, with scheduled hours of 6:00 PM to 4:00 AM, Friday through Sunday off.

Requirements

Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college.
Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Illinois.
At least three years of progressively responsible Registered Nursing experience.
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification.
Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check and a drug screen.
Ability to use digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes to manage and support departmental digital enhancements.
Compliance with the employer’s vaccine and 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 preparing nursing schedules for a 24/7 healthcare facility.
At least one year of professional experience resolving patient complaints.
At least one year of professional experience maintaining a Continuous Quality Improvement program and recommending and implementing improvements.
At least one year of professional experience collecting data and preparing reports.
At least one year of experience auditing healthcare records for accuracy and compliance with medical policies and procedures.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.

Responsibilities

Direct, coordinate, and provide guidelines to staff in all phases of the Health Care delivery unit, laboratory, radiology, and nursing programs.
Serve as a full-line supervisor, including 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, both to outside medical specialists and to on-site specialty clinics.
Assist the Healthcare Unit Administrator with collecting appropriate data and submitting it in a monthly report to the Warden’s office.
Assist with monthly reports, communicate with the Office of Health Services, and assist with CQI data collection, studies, and audit completion.
Perform other duties as required or assigned that are reasonably within the scope of the position.