DOC East Moline CC Corrections Nurse II

at Department of Corrections in East Moline, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire a highly organized and detail-oriented 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!

• 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.

• 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 © a master’s degree in nursing.


• Requires licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.

 

• 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.

• Requires current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.


• Requires 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 the position held, is prohibited.


• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine 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.


• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.