Registered Nurse

Are you a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse looking for a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity? The Iowa Department of Corrections invites you to embark on a transformative career journey as a registered nurse. Join us in delivering high‑quality medical care in a maximum‑security prison setting, where your skills will directly impact the well‑being of a diverse population.

• Assess holistic health needs, develop nursing diagnoses, and implement individualized care plans.
• Perform nursing procedures, including medication administration and emergency care.
• Collaborate on or lead health teaching and supportive counseling.
• Provide clinical direction and guide healthcare personnel.

• Understands quality standards, procedures, and protocols.
• Can teach and oversee client care provided by assistive staff.
• Provides empathetic assistance to clients and carries out prescribed treatments.
• Collects objective data and records information accurately.
• Maintains composure and restrains negative behaviors in stressful conditions.
• Appreciates different perspectives and adapts to changing situations.
• Maintains high ethical standards, honesty, and integrity.
• Manages time effectively.
• Prioritizes and triages tasks.

• Initiative:
  Displays a high level of effort, commitment, and efficiency in completing assignments.
• Independence:
  Works with minimal supervision, demonstrating responsible behavior and attention to detail.
• Collaboration:
  
  Communicates and works with internal and external clients in a professional, courteous, and cooperative manner.
• Adaptability:
  Understands and appreciates different perspectives, adapts to changing situations, and aligns behavior with organizational needs.
• Teamwork:
  Encourages cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity, fostering commitment and team spirit.

• Exciting, fast‑paced environment with opportunities for professional growth.
• Work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to making a positive impact.
• Cutting‑edge healthcare practices in a unique setting.

• Paid Time Off:
  Enjoy vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave with no limits on sick leave accrual.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Package.
• IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).
• Free Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

• Licensure as a 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.
• Please include your State of Iowa or Compact State License Number when submitting your application.

The Iowa Department of Corrections is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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.

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