Registered Nurse

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Job summary

State of Iowa - Executive Branch, Anamosa State Penitentiary, is seeking an experienced registered nurse to manage nursing care within a correctional facility. This role focuses on professional clinical tasks and adapting to a challenging environment while upholding safety and care standards.

Applicants must hold a current Iowa RN license (or a Nurse Licensure Compact license), be CPR certified, and be capable of triage and clear communication.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Iowa or compact state with license number and expiration date
• CPR certification required
• Ability to triage and adapt to changing environments
• Strong professional communication and role model attributes
• Background in mental health would be a benefit

Responsibilities

• Perform professional nursing tasks in clinical management of care for clients in a correctional facility.
• Provide nursing care and triage in a correctional setting.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to manage patient care.

Skills

CPR certification

Triage

Communication skills

Role model

Education

RN license (Iowa or NLC)

Job description

Job Description

This position may be eligible for a $8,000 recruitment bonus.

Job Description

This position may be eligible for a $8,000 recruitment bonus.

Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion, or promotion to another agency.

A Position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job. It's a calling.

Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls. Join our team at the Anamosa State Penitentiary!

This position performs professional nursing tasks in a clinical role in the management of the nursing care of clients in a correctional facility.

The qualified individual must be a registered nurse with a current State of Iowa license, be certified in CPR, be able to triage, adapt to changing environments, have professional communication skills and be a role model.

A background in mental health would be a benefit, but is not required.

At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas.

Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

NOTE: Be sure to include your State of Iowa or compact state license number and expiration date with your application

Additional Qualification Requirements

More information regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is available at the Nurse Licensure Compact

Review the provisions of the statute that authorized the creation of the Nurse Licensure Compact at Chapter 152E, Iowa Code .