Job Requisition ID: 49038
Closing Date: 09/02/2025 11:59 p.m.
Agency: Department of Corrections - Jacksonville Correctional Center
Class Title: PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015
Skill Option: Special License - Registered Nurse License
Bilingual Option: None
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281; Anticipated Starting Salary Range:$8,281-$9,583/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Morgan
Number of Vacancies: 1
Bargaining Unit Code: None
Merit Comp Code: Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage

WHY WORK FOR ILLINOIS?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.

POSITION OVERVIEW

This position serves as the Director of Nursing for Jacksonville Correctional Center. The incumbent will work as a full-line supervisor to nursing staff, assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training to assigned staff, scheduling staff to meet day-to-day operating needs, establish annual goals and objectives. The incumbent will work with state and contractual staff and monitor the quality of care given to our patients. The Director of Nursing will assist with the monthly reports, have open communication with the Office of Health Services, assist with CQI data collection and studies, as well as audit completion. Jacksonville Correctional Center is designed to provide for the custody, care and safety of the adult males who have been placed under its jurisdiction. The facility works to provide the offender population with the skills necessary for a more positive and successful reintegration process back into the community by providing services that focus on the first-time offender as well as the recidivist. The institution consists of approximately 70 acres of which 24 acres are located within the perimeter fencing. The facility consists of 13 buildings containing in excess of 152,000 square feet. The living units consist of five housing units, one segregation unit and a 7-bed health care unit. The Jacksonville Correctional Center is also the parent institution of the Pittsfield Work Camp and Greene County incarceration program. We invite all qualified candidates to apply!

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.
• Requires licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois.
• Requires prior experience equivalent to three (3) years of progressively responsible Registered Nursing experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience supervising professional staff.
• Prefers at least one (1) year working experience in a correctional setting.
• Prefers at least one (1) professional experience delivering in-service training.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience interpreting and monitoring healthcare contracts.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience making nursing schedules for a twenty-four/seven (24/7) healthcare facility.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience with problem solving patient complaints.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience maintaining a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program along with recommending and implementing improvements.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience with data collection and preparing reports.
• Prefers at least one (1) year of professional experience auditing healthcare records for accuracy and ensuring compliance with medical policies and procedures.
• Prefers Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.

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 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.
• This position has been found to meet the requirements in section 4A-101 of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act requiring the occupant/employee to file a Statement of Economic Interest. The Illinois Governmental Ethics Act (5 ILCS 420/4A et seq.) requires certain state officials and employees to file annual Statements of Economic Interest with the Office of the Secretary of State that will be made available for examination and copying by the public. All employees required to file a Statement of Economic Interest are also required to file the Supplemental Statement of Economic Interest with the Executive Ethics Commission. (See Executive Order 15-09) Fines and penalties apply to untimely filings.
• Required to utilize digital technology, tools, platforms, and processes in managing and supporting various digital enhancements for greater efficiency, productivity, and digital transformation efforts within the department.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
  Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday; Sat/Sun off
  Work Location: Jacksonville Correctional Center - 2268 E Morton Ave, Jacksonville, Illinois, 62650
  Agency Contact: Demetria.Greenwald@illinois.gov
  Posting Group: Leadership & Management; Public Safety

The main form of communication will be through email. Please check your “junk mail”, “spam”, or “other” folder for communication(s) regarding any submitted application(s). You may receive emails from the following addresses:

• donotreply@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
• systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com

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.

• Serves as full-line supervisor.
• Provides direction, assistance and example on nursing treatments and procedures.
• Schedules special clinics and reviews lines for proper care and follow-up.
• Manages nursing staff documents.
• Serves as an auditor for the Internal Audit Team, an instructor for Employee Module Training and Grievance Officer.
• Acts as a liaison for outside specialty clinics, hospitals, as directed.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.