Staff Nurse II, Correctional Medicine

University of Illinois Chicago; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers for employees and/or a

dependents

Job summary

Staff Nurse II at University of Illinois Chicago provides nursing care in a correctional environment, delivering care under physician or RN supervision. The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, shared leadership, and relationship-based care to improve patient outcomes.

The position requires active Illinois RN licensure, at least one year of RN experience, and current BLS/CPR certification, with strong communication and EHR skills.

Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Illinois (RN IL).
• One year of RN experience.
• Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit-specific certifications.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written).
• Intermediate computer skills with the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Excellent attendance and reliability demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process with assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care.
• Assess and document the patient’s health status and medical history.
• Plan/Implement; set priorities for nursing action per patient needs and nursing standards.
• Set priorities to complete nursing duties within the work schedule.
• Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status.
• Communicate with the medical provider regarding patient needs and assessments.
• Collaborate with other nurses, juvenile detention staff, and health team members.
• Act as liaison to keep guardians informed of pertinent medical information.
• Teach patients health information as directed by a provider.
• Administer medications according to policy and procedure.
• Observe and document patient response to medications.
• Demonstrate skills to provide care per policy and procedure.
• Handle emergency situations promptly and professionally.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

EHR proficiency

Excellent attendance

One year RN experience

Education

RN licensure IL

AHA BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Hiring Department: Family & Community Medicine, Correctional Medicine

Location: 650 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61102 USA

FTE: .64

Work Schedule: Days, 24 Hours/week including every other weekend

Workplace Type: On-Site

Posting Close Date: 11/8/2026

Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for the position is $31.00/hr-$41.00/hr, plus applicable differentials. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.

About The University Of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Staff Nurse II provides nursing care in a correctional environment and is responsible for delivering patient care as delegated by and under the direction of a physician or registered nurse (RN), utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Staff Nurse II takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients and colleagues, the Staff Nurse II serves as an interdisciplinary team member, providing quality patient care and fulfilling unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s care.
• Assess the patient, collect and document the patient’s current health status and medical history. Make accurate and ongoing assessment of patient’s status and respond appropriately.
• Plan/Implement; set priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient’s needs and formulate a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards.
• Set priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence to ensure all required nursing duties are completed within allotted work schedule. 10%
• Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status.
• Communicate with the medical provider regarding patient needs, the nursing assessments and recommendations on a daily basis.
• Collaborate with other nurses, juvenile detention staff, and health team members to ensure the patient’s wellbeing.
• Act as liaison to keep guardian(s) informed of pertinent medical information.
• Teach patient appropriate health information as directed by a provider.
• Administer medications according to policy and procedure.
• Observe and document patient’s response to pertinent medications.
• Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with provider’s orders and policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to policy and procedure.
• Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.
• One year of RN experience.
• Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications.
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.
• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training.
• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.