Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Job summary

State of Iowa is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage nursing care for inmates at Anamosa State Penitentiary. The role requires an Iowa RN license and CPR certification, with the ability to triage and adapt to dynamic environments.

Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor are essential, and a background in mental health is a plus but not required. The position offers opportunities across correctional healthcare teams in Anamosa, IA.

Qualifications

• Must be a registered nurse with a current Iowa license.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to triage and adapt to changing environments.
• Professional communication skills and ability to be a role model.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional nursing tasks in a clinical role managing the nursing care of clients in a correctional facility.

Skills

Triage

Professional communication

Role model

CPR certification

Education

Licensed RN (Iowa)

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.

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

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 Chapter152E, Iowa Code.