DOC Pontiac CC Corrections Nurse II

Job Requisition :52136
Closing Date: 01/30/2026 11:59 p.m.
Agency:Department of Corrections - Pontiac Correctional Center
Class

Title:

CORRECTIONS NURSE II - 09826
Skill Option:None
Bilingual Option:None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $7642 a month;
Full Range $7642 - $10460 a month
Job Type: Salaried
Category:Full Time
County: Livingston
Number of Vacancies: 10
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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The Illinois Department of Corrections is looking to hire a highly organized and detail-oriented Licensed Registered Nurse, Corrections Nurse II. 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!

• Provides direct patient care and primary nursing care services.
• Monitors and reviews the various functions carried out by the lower-level nurses.
• Reviews record keeping functions.
• Serves as lead worker to lower-level nurses.
• Maintains adequate supply and security of medical equipment.
• Reviews medical records and completes health summary forms for individual in custody transfers.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

• Requires (A) graduation from an approved nursing education program resulting in an associate or diploma degree in nursing and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional nursing experience, or (B) a bachelor's degree in nursing and two (2) years of professional experience, or (C) a master's degree in nursing.
• Requires licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Illinois.

• Prefers at least two (2) years of nursing experience in a correctional setting.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working in the mental health.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience problem solving in a nursing position.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of experience working on an interdisciplinary team.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of working experience…