Registered Nurse | Correctional Care

Overview

The Registered Nurse is a member of the Coordinated Care Clinic multi-disciplinary team providing care for a diverse population of patients and their families in multiple settings including the inmate population in the jail setting. This position will be located at Stearns Jail. This multi-disciplinary team will execute Patient and Family Centered Care principles when interacting with patients, their families, and co-workers and will address all aspects of life that promote health and well-being with an emphasis on social determinants of health.

The Registered Nurse's main function is to assess, coordinate, implement, and evaluate the care of patients and their families. This position functions within scope of practice as defined by certification/licensure standards and state and federal regulations. Supports and implements patient safety and other safety practices as appropriate. Maintains professional competencies by attending educational programs, participating in professional organizations, subscribing to and reading professional journals or other appropriate activities.

• Full-time | 80 hours every two weeks | Stearns Jail
• 8-hour shifts between the hours of 5:45am-10:00pm
• Every 4th weekend and rotating holidays

• Pay based on experience and degree
• Associate/Diploma in nursing starting at $37.27 per hour
• Bachelors in nursing starting at $38.56 per hour
• Masters in nursing starting at $39.84 per hour
• Pay range: $37.27 to $62.18 per hour
• Full-time benefits:
  Medical, dental, PTO, retirement, employee discounts and more!

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required, minimum of an associate's degree.
• Registered Nurse (RN) Current licensure as a registered nurse in the State of Minnesota required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider card required per established policy required.
• BCA background check required before working the Jail.
• Public Health Certification preferred
• Two years of successful clinical or community-based experience in similar setting preferred (i.e. county jail, prison, juvenile correctional facility, urgent care, emergency room, etc.)
• Must have ability and skills to communicate information to the inmate, correctional staff, providers, various medical staff, and community partners.
• Possesses the ability to understand patients' medical records, physician orders and medication orders to be communicated to the patient and hospital staff.

Centra Care has made a commitment to diversity in its workforce. All individuals including, but not limited to, individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply. Centra Care is an EEO/AA employer.