Description
**Working Title: RN**
**Job Class: Registered Nurse**
**Agency: Corrections Dept**
**Job ID** : 78022
**Location** : Various
**Telework Eligible** : No
**Full/Part Time** : Full-Time & Part-Time
**Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited
**Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers
**Date Posted** : 07/01/2024
**Closing Date** : 09/30/2024
**Hiring Agency** : Department of Corrections
**Division/Unit** : Health, Recovery & Programming
**Work Shift/Work Hours** : Rotating Shift/Varies
**Days of Work** : Varies
**Travel Required** : No
**Salary Range:** $39.30 - $58.16 / hourly
**Classified Status** : Classified
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities () : Yes
**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. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our team for current and future positions at the following Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF) locations:
Faribault
Oak Park Heights
Shakopee
Stillwater
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 health care in a manner that does not compromise nor conflict with security issues within the correctional facility.
These positions 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; and maintain adequate inventory and security of medical supplies and equipment.
**Minimum Qualifications**
To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held .
Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota that is current, active, and without restrictions, limitations, or conditions.
Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email.
**Preferred Qualifications**
The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:
A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).
Clinical experience in a hospital, long-term care and/or clinic setting.
Experience working in a correctional or secured setting.
Experience in a specialized clinical area(s), such as in gender-specific, geriatric, juvenile health care, medical/surgery unit, and/or behavioral health.
**Physical Requirements**
The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis screening and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( @ ).
**Additional Requirements**
The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.
Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.
New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line ator email careers@ . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
Compensation Information:
$39.3 / Hourly - $39.3 / Hourly
Starting At: 39.3 Hourly
Up To: 58.16 Hourly
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