This position is located at the Rockford campus which is 90 miles northwest of the Chicago campus.

The University of Illinois Rockford is seeking a full-time registered nurse for a 2pm - 10:30 PM shift 5 days per week including every other weekend.  Shift differential eligible.  This positions is part of our patient care team providing clinical services at the Winnebago County Justice Center and is responsible for participating in skilled patient care of inmates in a Department of Corrections environment.

1. Utilize the nursing process by demonstrating appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient’s care.
2. Assess the patient, collect and document the patient’s current health status and medical history.  Make accurate and ongoing assessment of patient’s status and respond appropriately.
3. Plan/Implement; set priorities for nursing action in a logical sequence according to patient’s needs and formulate a plan of care by the appropriate selection of Nurse Practice Standards.
4. Evaluate; perform ongoing assessment and revise plan of care based on new date and patient’s condition.
5. Document accurate and ongoing assessment of patient status.
6. Communicate with the medical provider regarding patient needs, the nursing assessments and recommendations on a daily basis.
7. Collaborate with other nurses and health team members to ensure the patient’s well-being.
8. Teach patient appropriate health information in a timely manner.
9. Administer medications and IV’s according to policy and procedure.
10. Observe and document patient’s response to pertinent medications.
11. Demonstrate ability and appropriate technical skills when administering treatments and procedures in accordance with provider’s orders and policy and procedure.
12. Demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to policy and procedure.
13. Demonstrate ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, precise and professional manner.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned. 

1.  Licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse in Illinois with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.

2.  One year of nursing experience comparable to that gained as a Staff Nurse I

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Proceed to Application button below AND submit an Exam Request for Staff Nurse II.

If a degree or college coursework is required you must provide transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" link on the Civil Service Employment Application (Part 1). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

Credential Assessment Exam Scoring Information:

You will not be required to report in person for this exam. The updated online application and all uploaded, relevant documents, such as a resume and/or college transcript will be used in the calculation of the exam score. These documents should be uploaded prior to submitting your exam request.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your knowledge and experience, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application, not the resume. Please be sure to include an accurate email address and to check it regularly for UIC position updates or notices.

If an application and exam request are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered and the exam request will be denied.

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than December 14, 2018.

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Rockford.

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.