Staff Nurse (RN) - Jail Health Services Casual

Hennepin Healthcare; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Minnesota is seeking a Staff Nurse for its Jail Health Services division. This role involves providing and coordinating nursing care in a correctional setting, requiring a valid RN license and experience. The nurse will assess patient needs, educate on health issues, and contribute to the overall care strategy. Ideal candidates should have a year of experience in nursing and prefer candidates with a Bachelor of Nursing degree.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience or a preceptorship in Jail Health Services.
• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate nursing care under supervision.
• Triage patients by assessing severity of symptoms.
• Document interventions and personalized care plans.
• Educate patients on their disease process.

Skills

Nursing coordination

Patient education

Triage skills

Health assessment

Education

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing

BSN Preferred

Job description

Hennepin Healthcare (HCMC) has a current opening for aStaff Nurse in Jail Health Services.

This position is a 0.7 FTE (7 shifts/pay period), 8-hour shifts, evening shift and every other weekend.

Jail Health Services is under contract with Hennepin County Medical Center and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office to provide medical services to the jail inmate population. The Hennepin County Jail is the largest and busiest pre‑trial adult detention center in Minnesota with approximately 35,000 individuals booked into the jail each year.

Initial medical screenings are done at the time an inmate is booked into the jail to triage for urgent medical needs. Before their 14th day of incarceration, all inmates receive a mandatory health assessment and Tuberculosis screening. The jail offers medical, mental health and dental services on a 24‑hour basis and the clinic also operates a 4 bed infirmary unit for hospital diversion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Within the context of the Hennepin Healthcare System Relationship‑Based Care practice model, and under general supervision, the registered nurse provides and coordinates nursing care by:

• Protecting, promoting wellness and optimizing health
• Triaging patients by assessing severity of symptoms and referral to appropriate setting or level of care
• Alleviating suffering through the treatment of the human response
• Partnering with the patient, their family and significant others
• Documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care
• Educating patient on their disease process
• Assuring continuity of care
• Educating patient and family in preventative care which promotes health and well being

Minimum Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience or a preceptorship in Jail Health Services
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year experience in TCU, Med Surg, Corrections, Mental health, or Addiction medicine experience
• BSN Preferred. Bachelor of Nursing degree is strongly encouraged. Advancement in academic education will be discussed as part of individual professional development during the annual performance review.