Registered Nurse - St. Clair County Jail

Wexford Health Sources; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Continuing education (CEUs)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. seeks a Registered Nurse for the St. Clair County Jail in Belleville, IL.

This role leads patient care, teaches colleagues, and collaborates with correctional staff to assess health needs, administer medications, and guide treatment plans from start to finish. Active RN license and CPR are required; 1–2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred) with strong clinical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and CPR certification are required.
• 1–2 years of nursing experience; correctional experience preferred.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; ability to handle high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead, teach and advocate for patients within the facility.
• Assess physical and mental health needs; administer medications.
• Guide treatment plans from start to finish and coordinate with staff.
• Support patient education and timely referrals; maintain safety and standards.

Skills

RN

Clinical assessment

Medication administration

Communication skills

Patient education

Education

Active RN license

CPR certification

Job description

POSITION: Registered Nurse

SCHEDULE: Opportunities available for day, evening, and night shifts

FACILITY: St. Clair County Jail

LOCATION: Belleville, IL

PAY RATE: $40.00/hr. to $45.00/hr.

• Plus $3.50/hour shift differential for evening & night shifts

Are you ready for a nursing role where your skills truly matter and your impact is immediate?

Wexford Health Sources, Inc. is one of the nation's largest correctional healthcare providers, serving justice-involved patients for over 30 years. Many of our patients are receiving their first experience with quality, compassionate care -and it starts with you.

Position Summary

As a Registered Nurse in our facility, you'll do more than care for patients-you'll lead, teach, and advocate. Working closely with healthcare and correctional staff, you'll assess physical/mental health needs, administer medications, and guide treatment plans from start to finish. You'll play a key role in supporting patient education, making timely referrals, and helping maintain safety and standards across the unit. Whether you're managing medications, mentoring staff, or responding to a crisis, your skills will make a real impact every day.

You'll do more than just deliver care.

You'll restore dignity, build trust, and change lives.

Why Work with Wexford Health?

• Performance check-ins with annual merit increase
• Generous paid-time-off program that combines vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Comprehensive health insurance through Blue Cross/ Blue Shield
• Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance
• Non-taxed Healthcare and dependent care spending account
• Continuing education options
• Free CEUs
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible pay options including Wisely Card and PayPal
• Discounted Tuition at University of North Alabama, Chamberlain University, Salem University, and Southern New Hampshire University
• Partnership discounts on student loan refinancing, home/auto insurance, travel, electronics, entertainment, restaurants, health and wellness, and more!

What You'll Need

• Active unrestricted RN license and 1-2 years of nursing experience (correctional experience preferred).
• Active CPR certification.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; adaptability in high-pressure settings.
• A compassionate, nonjudgmental approach to patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer We celebrate diversity and welcome all qualified candidates.

Your Skills Matter Here. Your Compassion Changes Lives.