DOC Pontiac CC Licensed Practical Nurse

Corrections Connection; Pontiac (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision & dental insurance

Retirement plan and deferred comp.

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to provide direct nursing care in a correctional facility. The successful candidate must hold an Illinois LPN license, communicate effectively, and work under medical supervision.

Preferred candidates have experience in corrections or mental health and are able to pass a background check and drug screen. The department emphasizes diversity, inclusion, and professional development while offering comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must hold an Illinois Practical Nurse license.
• Minimum of 1 year of practical nursing experience.
• Correctional setting experience preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing duties within the licensee’s scope, including medication administration.
• Make rounds to monitor patient progress and recognize symptoms.
• Order medical supplies as needed.
• Participate in orientation and in-service training of staff.
• Carry out other duties as assigned within the scope of practice.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Nursing documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Illinois Practical Nurse License

Job description

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse, PN -Corrections. 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 pursuant to the direction of medical personnel in a correctional setting. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!

Essential Functions

• Performs all nursing duties within the licensee’s scope of the Illinois Nurse Practice Act, including but not limited to: preparing and administering medications within the limits of authority, performing nursing interventions as delegated, seeking instruction from a registered professional nurse when implementing new or unfamiliar nursing activities, reporting unsafe, unethical or illegal health care practices or conditions, etc.
• Makes rounds to monitor and report on patients’ progress and examines, recognizes, and interprets symptoms of patients.
• Orders medical and other supplies.
• Participates in completing orientation and in-service training of employees.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires Illinois license as a Practical nurse.
• Requires one (1) year of practical nursing experience.
• This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title.

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 working experience in a leadership role.

Conditions Of Employment

• 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 is incorporated and related to any tasks as listed in the job description.

This title is within the Upward Mobility Program (UMP). General Program information can be found by clicking on the Upward Mobility Program link or for specific title information at UMP Titles. To utilize upward mobility contractual rights for this position, employees must apply internally and must upload a copy of the UMP grade notice to their application documents prior to submission. UMP grades can be uploaded to the Additional Documents OR Grade Documentation section of the application.

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

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, but not 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.