Individual Care Nurse (Personal Services Contract)

Agency:  Department of Corrections- Dixon Correctional Center

Position Title: Individual Care Nurse (Personal Services Contract)
Closing Date/Time:  08/01/2024 
Salary:  $41/hour. (Not to exceed $41,000 for the 1-year contract.) 
Job Type:  Hourly 
County:  Lee 
Number of Vacancies:  1 
 

****************A RESUME IS REQUIRED FOR THIS JOB POSTING****************

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document that is not a Resume or CV.

 

This position is for a Personal Services Contract, not a full-time employee position. An individual signing a Personal Services Contract is not covered by the provisions of the Personnel Code 20 ILCS 415 et seq. This individual agrees to be bound by and comply with the policies and procedures of the Agency. They are not entitled to any employment benefits such as paid sick, vacation, holiday, and personal leaves, retirement contributions, health insurance, or life insurance or access to Personnel Code or Civil Service grievance procedures.  They are covered by Worker's Compensation and Unemployment Insurance. 

 

Requisition Number: 39887

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking for a Licensed Health Care Professional in nursing care.  The selected candidate will be implementing policy and procedures of medical care, safety and security in relation to taking care of individuals in custody.  The selected candidate will be attending individuals in custody when they are taken off grounds to medical appointments, court dates, or other instances when traveling outside the facility.  We encourage all qualified applicants to apply.  If interested in this position, please apply according to the instructions on the job posting.

Job Responsibilities

Serves as an Individual Care Nurse.

1. Accompanies individuals in custody for off-campus needs including but not limited to medical visits and court writs.
2. Maintaining individual in custody hygiene and cleanliness to ensure a professional and presentable environment in settings such as courts, hospitals and other public spaces.
3. Provide personalized care to individuals in custody with varying levels of mobility and medical conditions, ensuring their comfort and dignity are maintained.
4. Assisting in the preparation and presentation of individuals in custody for court appearances, medical evaluations and other public engagements, ensuring they are well-groomed and presentable.
5. Educate individuals in custody on proper hygiene practices and support them in attaining their personal cleanliness during hospital stays.
6. Enforces safety, security, sanitary and custodial measures.
7. Prepares and administers medication within the limits of authority.
8. Reviews physician orders.
9. Maintains charts and reports, documenting patient interactions, care provided, and any observed changes in hygiene status accurately in the medical records.
10. Prepares and applies special dressings.
11. Maintain a well-organized and clean patient care environment by sanitizing equipment, surfaces and common areas.
12. Prepares injury reports on all individual in custody and employee accidents.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.

2. Requires at least one (1) year of professional practice as a Registered Nurse.

 

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of infection control procedures and practices to prevent healthcare-associated infections.

2. Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals in custody and multi-disciplinary healthcare staff or court officials.

3. Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient care, maintain patient comfort and dignity at all times.

4. Strong attention to detail and ability to perform tasks with meticulousness and efficiency.

5. Ability to adapt to fast-paced and dynamic healthcare settings while upholding high standards of professionalism and appearance.

6. Prefers experience in a correctional setting (county, state, federal).

Conditions of Employment

1. Requires the ability to travel. 

2. Required to maintain a valid, current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois while in this position.

3. Requires ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.

4. Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of positi