Registered Nurse

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,
www.newtongov.org , 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. “America’s Dutch Treasure”, Pella,
www.pella.org , lies just 23 miles to the southeast. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, , 20 miles south. Take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway, , or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World, , just 25 miles south in nearby Knoxville.

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. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities.

You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

Why Us? In the heart of the healthcare crisis, we actively seek passionate individuals to full crucial nursing roles. As a registered nurse in our correctional healthcare team, you play a pivotal role in delivering professional nursing care in a challenging yet gratifying environment.

As a State of Iowa Employee, you will also receive a robust benefits package including:
Paid time off, Excellent health, dental and vision packages. IPERS retirement package and an option for deferred compensation plan that has a state match, Flexible spending account both medical and dependent care, free life insurance, employee assistance programs and employee discount programs.

The hours would be 1p-11p however different schedule can be discussed with the Supervisor.
Come join our Team.
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

For additional information, please click on this
link to view the job description .

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

More information regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is available at the Nurse Licensure Compact

Review the provisions of the statute that authorized the creation of the Nurse Licensure Compact at
Chapter
152E, Iowa Code .