DOC Menard Corrections Nurse Trainee

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Menard, IL, US, 62259

​Agency: Department of Corrections - Menard Correctional Center
Class Title: CORRECTIONS NURSE TRAINEE - 09836
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 03/11/2025 11:59 p.m.
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $6017 a month; Full Range $6017 - $8232 a month.
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Randolph
Number of Vacancies: 13
Plan/BU: RC023

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this positionMUSTapply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

Posting Identification Number 44859

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Position Overview

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. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

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.
• Receives extensive on-the-job training.
• 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.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of working experience in a leadership role.

Conditions of Employment

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

Work Hours: See Below

10) 5:45 a.m. - 6:15 p.m. (work every other weekend); 3 - 12.5 hour shifts per week/ days off vary
3) 5:45 p.m. - 6:15 a.m. (work every other weekend); 3 - 12.5 hour shifts per week/ days off vary

Work Location: Menard Correctional Center - 711 East Kaskaskia St, Menard, Illinois, 62259

Agency Contact: Shauna Smith

Email: shauna.smith@illinois.gov

Posting Group: Health Services; Public Safety

This position [DOES NOT] contain “Specialized Skills” (as that term is used in CBAs).

Salary : $6,017 - $8,232