Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse Senior

About the role

A correctional health care nurse practices in a primary care setting much like a clinic or transitional care unit. The nurse is presented with opportunities to use a full range of nursing skills along with broad knowledge of disease processes. The nurse works closely with other health care providers, including primary care physicians and mid-level practitioners, and ensures that individuals receive needed healthcare in a manner that does not compromise nor conflict with security issues within the correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of individual health care
• Assist in the medication process
• Assist with other functions as delegated by the charge nurse/supervisor
• Maintain a system for accurate and thorough medical record keeping
• Provide health education
• Maintain adequate inventory and security of medical supplies and equipment

Minimum Qualifications

Registered Nurse: Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota that is current, active, and without restrictions, limitations, or conditions.

Registered Nurse Senior: Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota that is current, active, and without restrictions, limitations, or conditions. Must be a current or former State of Minnesota employee with permanent or probationary status in the RN Senior job classification and be eligible to transfer, demote, or reinstate to the RN Senior job class.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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

Pay

Registered Nurse: $40.59 - $60.06 / hourly; $84,751 - $125,405 / annually

Registered Nurse Senior: $42.20 - $62.48 / hourly; $88,113 - $130,458 / annually

Schedule

Full-time with day/evening rotating shifts including weekend and holiday shifts as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• 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
• Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
• Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care