Region 3 Medical Grievances Administrator

Agency :  Department of Corrections- Region 3 (Southern Region) 

Position Title: Medical Grievances Administrator (Personal Services Contract)
Closing Date/Time: 06/27/2024 
Salary:   Starting Salary: $43.67/hour; (Not to exceed $40,000 in 6-months.  
Job Type:   Hourly 
County:   Johnson; Christian; Crawford; Fayette; Jefferson; Lawrence; Livingston; Macon; Pope; Vermilion
Number of Vacancies:   1  
Plan/BU: None   

 

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

Please attach a DETAILED Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV), a copy of your transcripts or diploma for all degrees earned, and a copy of any applicable professional licensures to the MY DOCUMENTS section of your application. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) before any offer can be extended. You WILL NOT be considered for the position if you attach a CMS100, CMS100b or any other document in lieu of 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.  

 

Posting Identification Number: 38879

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections is seeking an experienced registered nurse to review, analyze, provide responses to grievances submitted by Individuals in Custody related to healthcare and to obtain and facilitate timely and thorough responses to healthcare grievances (including but not limited to mental health, medical, dental, medical records) from healthcare staff at the facility level.  The selected candidate will assist with the backlog of healthcare grievances at the facility level and prevent the facility healthcare staff from getting further behind.  The expected duration of this Personal Services Contract is 6 months.  We invite all qualified candidates to apply.

Job Responsibilities

1. Review, analyze, provide responses to grievances submitted by Individuals in Custody related to healthcare and to obtain and facilitate timely and thorough responses to healthcare grievances from other healthcare staff.
2. Travel to facilities within assigned region to review, analyze, provide responses to grievances and to obtain and facilitate timely and thorough responses to healthcare grievances from other healthcare staff.
3. To assist with the backlog of responses for healthcare grievances to ensure timely responses. 
4. Review medical records for Individuals in custody and discuss medical/mental health/dental healthcare provided to individuals in custody.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Knowledge skill and development equivalent to four (4) years of College.
2. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
3. Prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible Registered Nursing Experience.

Preferred Qualification

1. At least one (1) year of working experience in a correctional setting.

Conditions of Employment

1. Ability to pass the Illinois Department of Corrections background check. 
2. Ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of the position held, is prohibited.
3. Ability to travel.

Agency Statement

The Illinois Department of Corrections 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. IDOC 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. Through our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), we shall establish and uphold agency policies and practices conducive to eliminating all forms of exclusion including, but not limited to, racism, ageism, ableism, sexism, discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender, and religious oppression. The IDOC team works to ser