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Corrections Nurse I

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Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)

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United States , Grafton

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Category:
Nursing

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Contract Type:
Employment contract

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Salary:

6796.00 - 9294.00 USD / Month
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Job Description:

This position will be responsible for performing direct nursing care to individuals in a congregate care setting. The successful candidate shall possess 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.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provides direct patient care and primary nursing care services
  • Reviews and maintains records
  • Maintains security of medications, medical equipment, and supplies in accordance with facility policies
  • Monitors and maintains compliance of safety and sanitation in patient treatment and examination rooms
  • Reviews medical records and completes health status forms on individuals in custody for transfer to ensure continuation of care
  • Participates in the Quality Assurance Programs through concurrent monitoring of staff compliance with established policies and procedures
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above

Requirements:

  • 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 completion of the Corrections Nurse Trainee program or one year of nursing experience (within the last five years) in an acute care setting
  • Requires licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois
  • Requires current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
  • Requires the ability to pass an IDOC/IDJJ background check
  • Requires ability to pass a drug screen
  • Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties

Nice to have:

  • Preferred experience includes emergency room care, medical/surgical nursing, and/or ambulatory care
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training and certification is preferred
  • Prefers knowledge of diversified professional nursing principles, concepts and practices
  • Prefers knowledge of pharmacology of commonly prescribed medicines and drugs and their therapeutic and possibly adverse reactions
  • Prefers ability to provide professional nursing care based on orders of the physician and specific needs of the patient
  • Prefers ability to set up and use specialized medical equipment
  • Prefers ability to evaluate patient condition and behavior and prepare accurate detailed records of such observations
  • Prefers ability to apply emergency medical techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation, control of bleeding and airway maintenance
  • Prefers ability to instruct non-nursing personnel in the proper practices and procedures of patient care
  • Prefers ability to maintain security of the work and comply with all facility rules, regulations, policies and directives
  • Prefers ability to successfully clear an in-depth background investigation and a urine drug test
  • Prefers ability to adhere to detailed rules of conduct with regard to appropriate interaction with inmates or students

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Expiration:
March 05, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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