Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse Senior

About the role

The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans.

Responsibilities

• Practices in a primary care setting much like a clinic or transitional care unit.
• Uses a full range of nursing skills along with broad knowledge of disease processes.
• Works closely with other health care providers, including primary care physicians and mid-level practitioners.
• Safeguards and ensures individuals receive needed health care in a manner that does not compromise nor conflict with security issues within the correctional facility.
• Aids in the provision of individual health care.
• Aids in the medication process.
• Assists with other functions as delegated by the charge nurse/supervisor.
• Maintains a system for accurate and thorough medical record keeping.
• Provides health education.
• Maintains adequate inventory and security of medical supplies and equipment.

Requirements

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota that is current, active, and without restrictions, limitations, or conditions.
• Experience as an RN Senior with the State of Minnesota.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Hands-on clinical nursing experience providing direct patient care in a hospital, long-term care and/or clinic setting.
• Nursing experience in a correctional or secured setting.
• Experience working in a correctional or secured setting.
• Nursing experience in a specialized clinical area(s), such as in gender-specific, geriatric, juvenile health care, medical/surgery unit, and/or behavioral health.
• Effective communication skills sufficient to provide information in an accurate, concise and timely manner, protect confidentiality, and participate in problem-solving activities of the health care team.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to multi-task.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications for the position include:
• Registered Nurse Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota that is current, active, and without restrictions, limitations, or conditions.
• Preferred qualifications include:
• Experience as an RN Senior with the State of Minnesota.
• A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
• Hands-on clinical nursing experience providing direct patient care in a hospital, long-term care and/or clinic setting.
• Nursing experience in a correctional or secured setting.
• Experience working in a correctional or secured setting.
• Nursing experience in a specialized clinical area(s), such as in gender-specific, geriatric, juvenile health care, medical/surgery unit, and/or behavioral health.
• Effective communication skills sufficient to provide information in an accurate, concise and timely manner, protect confidentiality, and participate in problem-solving activities of the health care team.
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to multi-task.

Benefits

• One of the most affordable health insurance plans in Minnesota.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years).
• Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance.
• Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care.
• Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Pay

• Hourly salary range: $40.59 - $60.06
• Annual salary range: $84,751 - $125,405

Schedule

• Rotating Shift
• Varies

Benefits

• Free parking
• Workout facilities at most locations

Contact

• To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Katie Wynn at katie.wynn@state.mn.us.

About Corrections Dept

Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities. These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person’s custody status, our mindset is the same: a person’s path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence. Become part of this mindset by joining our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Minnesota Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer. The agency is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourages persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.