CORRECTIONS NURSE I (UMP)

Position Overview:

The Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice is looking to hire a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse, Corrections Nurse I.  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.

Essential Functions:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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; preferred experience includes emergency room care, medical/surgical nursing, and/or ambulatory care.
• Requires licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Requires current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) training and certification is preferred.

*This class is included as an Upward Mobility Program credential title. 

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance):

• 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.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires the ability to pass an 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. 
• 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. 

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 Juvenile Justice 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. IDJJ 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.