Position Overview

This position serves as the Health Care Unit Administrator position for Lincoln Correctional Center. The incumbent will plan, develop, organize, and manage the overall operations of the health care unit daily. This will include working with state and contractual staff and monitoring the quality of care given to our patients. The Health Care Unit Administrator will also be responsible for the monthly reports, communication with the Office of Health Services, CQI data collection and studies, as well as audit completion. Lincoln Correctional Center is in Logan County in the City of Lincoln that consists of a total of 14 buildings, which comprise approximately 25 acres. Of the 14 buildings, 11 are located within double security fence surrounded by five strategically located towers. The living units consist of five dorm style housing units along with a segregation unit and a 7-bed health care unit. We invite all qualified applicants to apply for the position of Health Care Unit Administrator.

Job Responsibilities

• Under administrative direction of the Assistant Warden of Programs (Senior Public Service Administrator) manages and directs all the various daily operations of the Health Care Unit on a twenty-four (24) hour/seven (7) days a week basis.
• Serves as full line supervisor.
• Monitors financial operations of the Health Care Unit.
• Performs unscheduled inspections of the Health Care Unit, monitoring to ensure that the health care environment is conducive for effective treatment.
• Conducts regularly scheduled staff meetings.
• Coordinates healthcare with other entities.
• Monitors all areas of the Healthcare Unit in regard to health, sanitary, and safety conditions and files reports.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of 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 Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

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

2. Possession of a current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.

3. At least one (1) year of professional healthcare management experience.

4. At least one (1) year professional experience managing unionized nurses.

5. At least one (1) year of professional experience interpreting and monitoring healthcare contracts.

6. Completion of Quality Improvement studies.

7. Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.

8. At least one (1) year of professional experience working with mentally ill patients.

9. At least one (1) year of experience training Registered Nursing staff.

10. At least one (1) year working experience with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, or similar software products.

Conditions of Employment

1. Current CPR certification.

2. Ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.

3. Ability to pass a drug screen. On January 1, 2020, the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act made it legal for residents over the age of 21 to produce, consume and sell cannabis in Illinois. Please note that although the law has changed, the Department will continue to enforce the Department's zero tolerance Drug Testing policy. The use of unauthorized drugs, including cannabis, by an employee, regardless of the position held is prohibited.

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

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 serve justice in Illinois and increase public safety by promoting positive change in behavior of individuals in custody, operating successful reentry programs, and reducing victimization.

Employees enjoy excellent benefits, including health, vision, and dental insurance; retirement plan and deferred compensation; state holidays and other benefit time off; and pre-tax benefit programs. The department also offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities.

The Illinois Department of Corrections is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.