DOC Menard CC Nursing Supervisor

Illinois Department of Corrections; Chester (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Nursing Supervisor to staff the Health Care delivery unit, laboratory, radiology, and nursing programs. This role will supervise staff, assign work, train, schedule, and monitor quality of care, with monthly reporting to the Office of Health Services.

The incumbent will contribute to CQI data collection and studies, assist with audits, and coordinate with state and contractual staff to meet daily operating needs.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Requires completion of four (4) years of college.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible RN experience are required.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates staff in health care delivery, lab, radiology, and nursing programs.
• Serves as full-line supervisor and reviews work.
• Provides guidance on nursing treatments and procedures.

Skills

Staff supervision

Nursing procedures

Training/mentorship

Scheduling

CQI data collection

Education

BSN or higher

Job description

Position overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking to fill the position of Nursing Supervisor to staff in all phases of the Health Care delivery unit, laboratory, radiology, and nursing programs. The incumbent will work as a full-line supervisor to staff, assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training to assigned staff, scheduling staff to meet day-to-day operating needs, establish annual goals and objectives. The incumbent will work with state and contractual staff and monitor the quality of care given to our patients. The Nursing Supervisor will assist with the monthly reports, have open communication with the Office of Health Services, assist with CQI data collection and studies, as well as audit completion. We encourage all qualified candida

Essential Functions

• Directs, coordinates, and provides guidelines to staff in all phases of the Health Care delivery unit, laboratory, radiology, and nursing programs
• Serves as full line supervisor
• Provides direction, assistance on nursing treatments and procedures
• Schedules special clinics and reviews lines for proper care and follow-up
• Monitors all specialty referrals approved by Medical Director both to outside medical specialists and to on-site specialty clinics
• Assist the Healthcare Unit Administrator (HCUA) with collection of appropriate data and submit in the form of a Monthly Report to the Warden's office
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible Registered Nursing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least one (1) year of experience supervising professional staff
• Prefers at least one (1) year working experience in a correctional setting
• Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience delivering in-service training
• Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience interpreting and monitoring healthcare contracts
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience making nursing schedules for a twenty-four/seven (24/7) healthcare facility
• Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience with problem solving patient complaint
• Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience maintaining a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program along with recommending and implementing improvement
• Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience with data collection and preparing reports
• Prefers at least one (1) year experience auditing healthcare records for accuracy and ensuring compliance with medical policies and procedures
• Prefers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher

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
• Required to utilize digital technology,tools, platforms, and processes inmanaging and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department
• 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

About the Agency:The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training. We recognize the benefit of workplace empowerment, the importance of diversity and fully support an environment where ALL employees are treated fairly, respectfully, and have equal access to opportunities and resources necessary to thrive and contribute to the agency’s success. IDOC genuinely values the differences of individuals in our custody and is committed to ensuring a healthy living environment where they feel valued, respected, and included. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, butn ot limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization. Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.