RN — Specialized Care & Rehabilitation Team

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO). This is a meaningful opportunity to make a difference by providing high-quality care to a unique, high-risk population within a structured clinical environment.

Incentives

This position may qualify for a recruitment payment (Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments when transferring, demoting, or promoting to another agency.). Pay increases are eligible after successfully completing the 6-month probationary period, and again every 12 months. On day one, you begin enjoying many of the state benefits! See below for more details.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Opportunity to use your nursing skills in a specialized, team-focused setting
• A supportive environment where your clinical judgment and professional growth are valued
• A chance to contribute to patient safety, rehabilitation, and long-term wellbeing

What You’ll Do

In this full-time position, you will:

• Deliver acute and chronic nursing care with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
• Provide therapeutic interventions, psychological support, and patient education.
• Participate in treatment activities, escort patients as needed, and maintain clear and accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team committed to quality care and safety.

Work Schedule Options

• PM shift: 1:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. or 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. – with a $0.90/hour shift differential
• Overnight shift: 9:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m. or 10:00 p.m.–6:00 a.m. – with a $1.00/hour shift differential
• A rotating schedule includes working every third weekend. Flexibility is important—there may be times when overtime or hours outside the standard schedule are required.

Additional Requirements

All applicants must successfully complete a background check.

CCUSO provides a secure, long-term, and highly structured setting to treat sexual offenders who have served their prison terms, but, in a separate civil trial, have been found likely to reoffend. The facility provides state-of-the-art treatment to patients to lower their risk of re-offending and to release them from confinement as quickly as possible. There is a full range of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative services focused on addressing the conditions impacting a patient’s likelihood of re-offending.

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Benefits of Joining CCUSO

Working 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 with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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