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DOC Graham CC Health Care Unit Nursing Supervisor
Hillsboro, IL, US, 62049
Job Requisition ID:51183Closing Date:12/02/2025Agency:Department of CorrectionsClass Title:PUBLIC SERVICE ADMINISTRATOR - 37015Skill Option:Special License - Registered Nurse LicenseBilingual Option:NoneSalary:Anticipated Starting Salary $8,281; Anticipated Starting Salary Range: $8,281-$8,750/monthJob Type:SalariedCategory:Full TimeCounty:MontgomeryNumber of Vacancies:1Bargaining Unit Code:NoneMerit Comp Code:Supervisory Exclusion from RC063 Collective Bargaining Coverage
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Position Overview
This position serves as a Nursing Supervisor to staff in all phases of the Health Care delivery unit, laboratory, radiology, and nursing programs. The incumbent will work as a full-line supervisor to staff, assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance and training to assigned staff, scheduling staff to meet day-to-day operating needs, establishing annual goals and objectives. The incumbent will work with state and contractual staff and monitor the quality of care given to our patients. The Nursing Supervisor 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.
Essential Functions
- Directs, coordinates, and provides guidelines to staff in all phases of the Health Care delivery unit, laboratory, radiology, and nursing programs.
- Serves as full line supervisor.
- Provides direction, assistance on nursing treatments and procedures.
- Schedules special clinics and reviews lines for proper care and follow-up.
- Monitors all specialty referrals approved by Medical Director both to outside medical specialists and to on-sitespecialty clinics.
- Assist the Healthcare Unit Administrator (HCUA) with collection of appropriate data and submit in the form of a Monthly Report to the Warden's office.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
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 experience supervising professional staff.
- Prefers at least one (1) year working experience in a correctional setting.
- Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience delivering in-service training.
- Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience interpreting and monitoring healthcare contracts.
- Prefers at least one (1) year experience making nursing schedules for a twenty-four/seven (24/7) healthcare facility.
- Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience with problem solving patient complaints.
- Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience maintaining a Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) program along with recommending and implementing improvements.
- Prefers at least one (1) year professional experience with data collection and preparing reports.
- Prefers at least one (1) year experience auditing healthcare records for accuracy and ensuring compliance with medical policies and procedures.
- Prefers a Bachelor of Science in Nursing or higher.
Conditions of Employment
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
- 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 position held, is prohibited.
- 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.
- Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
- The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.
Work Hours:Monday- Thursday 6:00pm-4:00am; Saturday-Sunday offWork Location:12078 Illinois Route 185, Hillsboro, Illinois, 62049Agency Contact:Demetria.Greenwald@illinois.govPosting Group:Health Services; Leadership & Management
About the Agency: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, butn ot 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.
As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:
· Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
· 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
· Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
· Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
· Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
· Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually · 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
· 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
· 10‐25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually ‐ (10 days in year one of employment)
· Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
· Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources· For more information about our benefits please follow this link: For Benefit Information Click Here
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:
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- systems@SIL-P1.ns2cloud.com
Nearest Major Market:Springfield
Freqently Asked Questions
Effective leadership in this nursing supervisor role involves strong decision-making, clear communication, and the ability to mentor staff through complex healthcare settings. Demonstrating empathy, adaptability, and a commitment to continuous quality improvement are essential to managing both clinical and administrative responsibilities successfully.
Supervising in a correctional setting demands vigilance in security protocols alongside patient care. The role requires balancing healthcare delivery with regulatory compliance, managing diverse medical needs, and fostering a safe, respectful atmosphere for patients and staff within the secure facility.
Daily duties include overseeing nursing staff schedules, coordinating specialty clinics, auditing patient records for compliance, and liaising with healthcare administrators. Supervisors also analyze clinical data to enhance care quality, ensuring seamless operation of nursing and ancillary health services within the facility.
The department offers structured pathways for advancement through professional development, extensive in-service training, and leadership opportunities. Employees benefit from mentorship programs and access to specialized courses, empowering supervisors to expand their expertise and ascend within state healthcare administration.
Beyond a valid Illinois registered nurse license, the agency highly values current CPR certification and familiarity with continuous quality improvement programs. Additional credentials related to correctional healthcare or supervisory training enhance candidate competitiveness for this specialized supervisory role.
The anticipated monthly salary ranges from $8,281 to $8,750, aligning competitively with similar supervisory nursing roles in the Hillsboro area. This compensation reflects the specialized skills and responsibilities inherent to correctional healthcare nursing leadership within the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Scheduled primarily Monday through Thursday evenings with weekends off, the role supports a balanced lifestyle despite the demanding nature of correctional healthcare. The Hillsboro community’s cost of living and regional amenities further contribute to a sustainable work-life dynamic for nursing supervisors.
This agency emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a respectful workplace where nursing supervisors can thrive. Its commitment to employee well-being, comprehensive benefits, and strong ethical values create an empowering environment unique to state healthcare leadership roles.
Montgomery County has a steady demand for experienced nursing supervisors, particularly those with correctional healthcare expertise. While competition exists, candidates with supervisory experience and relevant certifications typically find favorable opportunities due to ongoing expansions in state healthcare services.
Professionals often transition into higher administrative roles like Clinical Nurse Director or Health Care Unit Administrator. Some pursue specialized clinical leadership or policy-making positions within correctional health systems, leveraging their supervisory experience to influence broader healthcare program development.
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