Registered Nurse​/Registered Nurse Senior

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* Working Title:

RN/RN Senior*
* ** Job Class:
Registered Nurse/Registered Nurse Senior*
* ** Agency:
Corrections Dept*
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** Job ** : 94756

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** Location** :
Faribault

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/09/2026

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** Closing Date** : 06/15/2026

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** Hiring Agency** :
Department of Corrections

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** Division/Unit** :
Health, Recovery & Programming

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Rotating Shift/Varies

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** Days of Work** :
Varies

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Registered Nurse Salary Range:**  $39.89 - $59.03 / hourly; $83,290 - $123,254 / annually

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** Registered Nurse Senior Salary Range:**  $41.47 - $61.41 / hourly; $86,589 - $128,224 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position will be filled in either the Registered Nurse (RN) or RN Senior job classification. The classification level (RN or RN Senior) in which the position is filled will be determined based on the qualifications of the applicant who is selected for the position.

This position is designated as full-time with day/evening rotating shifts with some weekend and holiday shifts as assigned.

A correctional health care nurse practices in a primary care setting much like a clinic or transitional care unit. The nurse is presented with opportunities to use a full range of nursing skills along with broad knowledge of disease processes. The nurse works closely with other health care providers, including primary care physicians and mid-level practitioners, and ensures that individuals receive needed healthcare in a manner that does not compromise nor conflict with security issues within the correctional facility.

This position assists in the provision of individual health care; assists in the medication process; assists with other functions as delegated by the charge nurse/supervisor; maintains a system for accurate and thorough medical record keeping; provides health education; and maintains adequate inventory and security of medical supplies and equipment.

** Minimum Qualifications*
* To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

** Registered Nurse*
* + Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota that is current, active, and without restrictions, limitations, or conditions.

** Registered Nurse Senior*
* + Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota that is current, active, and without restrictions, limitations, or conditions.

+ Must be a current or former State of Minnesota employee with permanent or probationary status in the RN Senior job classification and be eligible to transfer, demote, or reinstate to the RN Senior job class.

** Preferred Qualifications*
* The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

+ Experience as an RN Senior with the State of Minnesota.

+ A Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN).

+ Hands-on clinical nursing experience providing direct patient care in a hospital, long-term care and/or clinic setting.

+ Nursing experience in a correctional or secured setting.

+ Experience working in a correctional or secured setting.

+ Nursing experience in a specialized clinical area(s), such as in gender-specific, geriatric, juvenile health care, medical/surgery unit, and/or behavioral health.

+ Effective communication skills sufficient to provide information in an accurate, concise and timely manner, protect confidentiality, and participate in problem-solving activities of the health care team.

+ Strong critical thinking skills and ability to multi-task.

** Physical Requirements*
* The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis screening and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( Katie.

Wynn.us ).

** Additional Requirements*
* The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other…