CORRECTIONS NURSE I

Corrections Nurse I

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is looking to hire a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse, Corrections Nurse I. This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care to individuals in a congregate care setting.

Essential Functions:

• Under general supervision and in conformance with established standards, procedures, policies and security guidelines, provides direct patient care and primary nursing care services.
• Reviews and maintains records. Maintains security of medications, medical equipment, and supplies in accordance with facility policies.
• Monitors and maintains compliance of safety and sanitation in patient treatment and examination rooms.
• Reviews medical records and completes health status forms on individuals in custody for transfers to ensure continuation of care.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Programs through concurrent monitoring of staff compliance with established policies and procedures.
• 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 completion of the Corrections Nurse Trainee program, OR, one (1) year of nursing experience (within the last five (5) years) in an acute care setting; preferred experience includes emergency room care, medical/surgical nursing, and/or ambulatory care.
• Requires licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Requires current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training and certification is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance): Prefers one (1) year of nursing experience in a congregate care setting. Prefers one (1) year of experience working in and/or beside mental health. Prefers one (1) year of experience working in an Urgent Care and/or related setting. Prefers one (1) year of experience working with a juvenile population. Prefers one (1) year of experience working on an interdisciplinary team. Prefers the ability to multitask. Prefers strong communication skills.

Conditions of Employment: Requires the ability to pass an Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC)/Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) background check. Requires the ability to successfully pass a drug test. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.

About the Agency: The mission of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) is to build youth skills and strengthen families by promoting community safety and positive youth outcomes.

Benefits: The Department of Juvenile Justice offers an excellent benefits package including: Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance Pension Plan Paid parental leave Pre-tax benefits programs including but not limited to: Deferred Compensation, Medical, Daycare, etc. Employees earn twelve (12) paid Sick Days annually New Employees earn ten (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to twenty-five (25) paid Vacation Days annually (based on years of service) Employees earn three (3) paid Personal Days annually (pro-rated based on start date) Thirteen-Fourteen (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date) Flexible work schedules in many program areas (remote work may be an option for certain positions)