DOC Graham CC Corrections Nurse II

DOC Graham CC Corrections Nurse II

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse, Corrections Nurse II. 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. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!

Essential Functions:

• Provides direct patient care and primary nursing care services.
• Monitors and reviews the various functions carried out by the lower level nurses.
• Reviews record keeping functions.
• Serves as lead worker to lower-level nurses.
• Maintains adequate supply and security of medical equipment.
• Reviews medical records and completes health summary forms for individual in custody transfers.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires (A) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience OR (B) a bachelor's degree in nursing and two (2) years of professional experience OR (C) a master's degree in nursing.
• Requires licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefers at least two (2) years of nursing experience in a correctional setting.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in the mental health.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience problem solving in a nursing position.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of working experience in a leadership role.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
• Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen.
• The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccines 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.

Work Hours:

• 5:30 pm 6:00 am; 3- 12.5 hr shifts per week - alternating days off; (work every 3rd weekend)

Headquarter Location: Graham CC- 12078 Illinois Route 185, Hillsboro, Illinois, 62049

Work County: Montgomery

Agency Contact: Brandy O'Malley

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Posting Group: Health Services; Public Safety