Registered Nurse

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* Working Title:

Registered Nurse*
* ** Job Class:
Registered Nurse*
* ** Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment*
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** Job ** : 91781

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** Location** :
St. Peter

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 04/02/2026

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** Closing Date** : 05/26/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter Region MNA

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** Division/Unit** :
Forensics / Forensic Nursing Home C

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** : varies

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** Days of Work** : varies

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $39.89 - $59.03 / hourly; $83,290 - $123,255 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA

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** Anticipated Start Date** : TBD

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

** The work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $10,000!!!*
* ** The Minnesota Direct care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Services Nursing Home Team.*
* ** This announcement will be used to fill permanent, full-time, benefit eligible position at the Forensic Services Nursing Home on a rotating shift.*
* The Forensic Nursing Home provides a comprehensive scope of care to resident's on their journey though acute and chronic mental and physical health conditions.  The Forensic Nursing Home team supports care that is person oriented, respectful and engaging.  Residents reside at Forensic Nursing Home for long term care, short term rehabilitative care and end of life care.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides experienced, professional nursing care to clients in a therapeutic environment. Assess the needs of clients, develops individualized nursing plans to meet those needs in coordination with the multi-disciplinary team, provides direct nursing interventions and/or delegates specific nursing tasks to appropriate staff and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan and the care provided.

Future Registered Nurses who are within six (6) months of graduating and taking their NCLEX-RN are encouraged to apply. Contingent job offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing of NCLEX-RN.

** Minimum Qualifications*
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** Graduation from an approved nursing school*
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** Current licensure in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse*
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** Ability to pass/perform CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Intervention*
* ** Preferred Qualifications*
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** Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting*
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** Bachelors of nursing degree*
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** Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.*
* ** Additional Requirements*
* ** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.*
* ** REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.*
* ** EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or…