Registered Nurse

State of Iowa - Executive Branch; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Job summary

The State of Iowa - Executive Branch, Anamosa State Penitentiary, seeks a registered nurse to provide clinical nursing care for inmates in a correctional setting.

Applicants must hold an Iowa RN license (or compact state license) and CPR certification, with strong communication skills and the ability to triage and adapt to a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed as Registered Nurse in Iowa or via Compact State Agreement.
• Current Iowa license or eligibility to obtain one.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to triage and adapt to changing environments.
• Professional communication skills; role model behavior.
• Mental health background is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional nursing tasks in a clinical role within a correctional facility.
• Manage nursing care of clients, including triage and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with medical staff and other departments to ensure patient safety.

Skills

RN licensure

CPR certification

Triage

Professional communication

Adaptability

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse (Iowa or Compact)

Job description

Job Description

This position is 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: Please include your State of Iowa or Compact State License Number when submitting your application.

Compact license holders are required to obtain an Iowa license within 60 days.