Registered Nurse

State of Iowa; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a progressive community as a Registered Nurse at a correctional facility, where your skills will help facilitate change and support individuals preparing for release. This role offers the chance to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring the delivery of safe and effective nursing services. You will engage in patient assessments, medication management, and emergency response while leading training initiatives. With every other weekend off and a $3,000 recruitment bonus for new hires, this position offers a fulfilling career in a supportive workplace that values mutual respect and professional integrity.

Benefits

Recruitment Bonus

Training and Staff Development

Health Benefits

Supportive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Must maintain a current nursing license with no restrictions.
• Demonstrate high integrity and ethical nursing practices.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing processes to assess and document patient health data.
• Coordinate care delivery with colleagues and manage medication.

Skills

Nursing Practice

Medication Administration

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Collaboration

Chronic Disease Management

Clinical Direction

Education

Registered Nurse License

Tools

Nursing Equipment

Job description

REGISTERED NURSE

If you are currently not a state employee there is a $3,000 recruitment bonus if hired.

Newton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you’ll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools, unique entertainment, beautiful art displays and parks, and great attractions for families to enjoy.

Centrally located in Iowa just off I-80, Newton boasts a diverse array of shopping, recreational and dining choices, both locally and within short driving distances. Des Moines is just 35 miles west, Ames is 62 miles NW, and Iowa City is 87 miles east. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, just 20 miles south.

At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals as they prepare for release. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

Nursing practice demonstrated high integrity, nursing values, ethical and moral principles. Practice professional nursing consistent and within the scope of the Iowa Board of Nursing Practice Act. Maintain current nursing license with no restrictions from the Iowa Board of Nursing.

Utilize the nursing process collecting comprehensive data pertinent to the patient’s health and/or situation. Document relevant data in a timely manner accurately and concisely. Admission, intersystem review and nursing assessments completed as part of care. Chronic disease management and care. Analyze the assessment data to determine the diagnosis and health concerns. Coordinates care delivery with colleagues and multiple disciplines.

Competence with all equipment and operational systems. Participates and leads training and staff development. Must be knowledgeable of medication administration and management administered, including knowing the medication class and action. Responsible to ensure patients know what medications they are taking and that they understand the dosage and possible side effects. Assess for patient competence and compliance including self-administration program. Coordination of medication ordering and inventory including shipping and returning of medications with Central Pharmacy staff. Respond promptly and competently to emergencies providing care that is needed coordinating emergency medical services when indicated. Communicate effectively in a variety of formats in all areas of practice. Collaborate with colleagues and supervisors when necessary and appropriate. Utilize appropriate resources to plan and provide nursing services that are safe, effective and financially responsible. Practice in an environmentally safe and health manner. Provide clinical direction, delegation and guidance to LPN and other assistive personnel in the provision of nursing care. Other duties as assigned within the scope of expertise and professional licensing.

There are 2 positions: 1:00 pm - 11:00 pm and 9:00 pm - 7:00 am with every other weekend off.

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.

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