DOC Menard CC Corrections Nurse Trainee

DOC Menard CC Corrections Nurse Trainee

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse, Corrections Nurse Trainee. 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 assignments pursuant to the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting.

Essential Functions:

• Performs on-the-job training in a variety of nursing care functions, such as administering medications, monitoring vital signs and examining individuals in custody utilizing nursing assessment skills and techniques.
• Receives formal training on how to assess patient progress.
• Receives hands-on training in proper procedures to set up, operate and monitor special equipment, such as respirators, and suction devices, AED, oxygen.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing or a bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Requires licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Conditions Of Employment:

• Requires current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
• Required to maintain a current active licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires the ability to pass a drug screen.
• The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.
• 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.

Work Hours:

• 5:45pm 6:15am | Working days: Week 1 = Mon/Fri/Sat, Week 2 = Sun/Wed/Thu
• 5:45pm 6:15am | Working days: Week 1 = Sun/Wed/Thu, Week 2 = Mon/Fri/Sat
• 5:45am 6:15pm | Working days: Week 1 = Sun//Wed/Fri, Week 2 = Mon/Thu/Sat

Headquarter Location: 711 E Kaskaskia St, Menard, Illinois, 62259

Work County: Randolph

Randolph Agency Contact: Rebecca Vancil Email: View email address on click.appcast.io

Posting Group: Health Services