Nurse Supervisor
Listed on 2026-06-03
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Mental Health Nurse
The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO) seeks a Nurse Supervisor to join our team. This is a full‑time position with a daytime schedule and on‑call responsibilities.
ResponsibilitiesThe Nurse Supervisor provides clinical and operational leadership for nursing services within a secure inpatient civil commitment environment. This position is responsible for supervising nursing staff, ensuring high‑quality patient care, maintaining compliance with applicable policies and regulations, and promoting a safe, professional, and therapeutic treatment environment. The Nurse Supervisor collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams including medical providers, behavioral health professionals, administration, and security personnel to support patient care, operational efficiency, and staff accountability.
QualificationsThis role requires strong leadership, sound clinical judgement, effective communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced and highly structured environment. Preferred qualifications include previous supervisory or charge nurse experience; at least five (5) years of secure inpatient treatment experience; strong leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills; ability to work independently and make sound decisions in high‑pressure situations;
and knowledge of nursing regulations, documentation standards, and safe patient practices. Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.
c. One year of full‑time professional clinical work experience in a correctional environment or in any combination of nursing specialty areas including epidemiology, geriatrics, maternal and child health, nursing education, pediatrics, public health, mental health or psychiatry, or intellectual disability.
c. A total of four years of education and or full‑time experience (as described in part b), where thirty semester hours of accredited college or university course work in nursing equals one year of full‑time experience.
All positions in this class require 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.
Benefits of Joining CCUSOWorking for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and professional growth.
- Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
- Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).