Registered Nurse

Position Summary

The Correctional Health Department is hiring for multiple vacancies, full‑time and part‑time, including casual and intermittent positions. All hires will be backgrounded and trained at all correctional sites in Ramsey County, including the Ramsey County Correctional Facility, Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center, and Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center. A licensed Registered Nurse who utilizes the nursing process to meet a variety of healthcare needs will provide direct patient care under the direction of a Nurse Supervisor – Correctional Health.

• Participate in on‑coming and off‑going shift reports, ensuring shift preparedness and communicating needs to maintain safe and effective care during and after the shift.
• Provide direct and indirect nursing care, meeting inmates’ psychological, psychosocial, and emotional needs; perform assessments in intake, health care unit, emergency in‑housing, chronic care clinics, and the medical unit.
• Plan nursing care based on assessments, make timely referrals, initiate nursing care, and document plans appropriately.
• Implement nursing and medical orders safely and cost‑effectively, document care, and provide inmate education.
• Evaluate inmate responses, make referrals, delegate duties to team members, and guide care provision by others.
• Utilize effective communication skills, protect confidentiality, and participate in problem‑solving activities.
• Promote a safe environment for inmate care, serving as a role model and maintaining harmonious relationships with staff and inmates.
• Maintain clinical area cleanliness, participate in counts and cleaning assignments, and adhere to infection control policies.
• Continue professional growth, attend in‑services, offer education to inmates and staff, and support organizational change.
• Perform necessary duties to maintain continuity of care when staffing demands arise.

• Education: Completion of an accredited two‑year nursing program.
• Experience: None.
• Certifications/Licensure: Registered Nurse license in Minnesota, Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Other: Must attach RN license and resume.

You must attach an RN license and resume to be considered. To verify a nurse license, visit the MN Board of Nursing and provide a screenshot that includes the expiration date. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be forwarded to the hiring department for consideration.

This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after the examination process. Eligible applicants should submit DD‑214 and supporting documents during application.

All offers are conditioned upon a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar; each case is considered individually. False statements or withholding information may result in denial or removal from employment.

Ramsey County participates in the federal E‑Verify program. The County will provide SSN and other data to SSA and, if necessary, DHS for work‑authorization confirmation. Employers may not use E‑Verify to pre‑screen applicants.

Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (unless a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • County contributes a bargained percentage to the medical and dental monthly premium.
  • Employees choose from four enrollment tiers:
    Single, Employee + legally married spouse, Employee + Child(ren), Family.
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical insurance – three plan options including a High Deductible Plan with a Health Saving Account offered. Earn up to $20/month in electronic gift cards for each enrolled employee or…