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Licensed Practical Nurse II, Correctional Medicine

Hiring Department: Family & Community Medicine, Correctional Medicine

Location: 650 W. State St., Rockford, IL 61102 USA

Requisition ID: 1043381

FTE: .64

Work Schedule: Days, 24 Hours/week including every other weekend

Posting Close Date: 11/08/2026

Salary Range: The budgeted salary range for the position is $24.15/hr-$30.00/hr, plus applicable differentials. Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity. (commensurate with experience)

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse II provides nursing care in a correctional environment and is responsible for delivering patient care as delegated by and under the direction of a physician or registered nurse (RN), utilizing the Nursing Process and Relationship-Based Care model as the framework. The Licensed Practical Nurse II takes initiative to improve patient outcomes by integrating Shared Leadership, Evidence Based Practice, Relationship Based Care and standards of nursing excellence into clinical practice. Through therapeutic relationships with patients and colleagues, the Licensed Practical Nurse II serves as an interdisciplinary team member, providing quality patient care and fulfilling unit and organizational goals.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Carries out or assists with diagnostic procedures, which may include identifying and recording subjective symptoms, such as pain; observing and recording objective symptoms, such as body excreta and discharge, pulse, temperature, respiration, blood pressure, and changes in condition of body; collecting specimens for the laboratory; taking height and weight; measuring and recording intake and output of fluids; and performing certain laboratory tests, such as testing urine for blood sugar, acetone, and specific gravity.

• Carries out therapeutic procedures, which may include applying binders and bandages, and applying heat or cold packs.

• In accordance with established nursing policies and procedures, administers oral medications and intra muscular, subcutaneous, and intra dermal injections.

• Performs intravenous therapy, as directed by an RN or physician.

• Communicates with patients to assess emotional and mental well-being; identifies and reports patients requiring special assistance.

• Charts and reports nursing care activities performed and reports observations made.

• Performs audits of narcotics by counting supply on hand, comparing amount against record of use and reporting discrepancies.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Practical Nurse issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Division of Professional Regulation.

• Six months of nursing experience in a health care facility (such as a hospital, nursing home, medical clinic, prison, mental health facility, or closely related facilities).

• Current AHA BLS/CPR and other required unit specific certifications.

• Effective communication skills (oral and written) that facilitate therapeutic relationships between patients, family, and health care providers.

• Intermediate computer skills with the ability to become proficient in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) with on-the-job training.

• Excellent attendance, interpersonal skills and work history required.

To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application.

Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.