Corrections Nurse

Position: CORRECTIONS NURSE I
Title:

Corrections Nurse I (Upward Mobility)

Job

Requisition

Opening Date: 03/09/2026

Closing Date: 03/20/2026 11:59 p.m.

Agency:
Department of Corrections Jacksonville Correctional Center

Class

Title:

CORRECTIONS NURSE I - 09825

Skill Option: UMP Credential

Bilingual Option:
None

Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary $6796 a month;
Full Range $6796 - $9227 a month

Job Type: Salaried

Category:
Full Time

County:
Morgan

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC023 Registered Nurses, INA

Merit Comp Code:

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended. When applicable, title that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application. Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility. Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

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Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Corrections 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 correctional facility. The successful candidate shall demonstrate 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.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply!

Essential Functions

* Provides direct patient care and primary nursing care services.

* Reviews record keeping functions to check physician orders implemented.

* Maintains security of medical equipment and supplies.

* 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.

* 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 (1) 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.

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

Preferred Qualifications

* Prefers at least one (1) year of nursing experience in a correctional setting.

* Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working in mental health.

* Prefers at least one (1) year of experience problem solving in a nursing position.

* Prefers at least one (1) year of experience working on an interdisciplinary team.

* Prefers at least one (1) year of working experience in a leadership role.

Conditions of Employment

* Requires current cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.

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

* Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.

* Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.

* Required to utilize…