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Join our team of corrections professionals with the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DOCR) at the Heart River Correctional Center (HRCC) and the North Dakota Youth Correctional Center (NDYCC). The DOCR medical department is looking for a Registered Nurse or LPN to fill various shifts, including nights. The position's total compensation includes health insurance with no monthly premium cost to you! This position has a very competitive benefits package that includes retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave that begins to accrue on day one, and more.

The new Heart River Correctional Center in Mandan, ND, is a medium custody facility that houses female residents and is part of the ND DOCR. The HRCC mission is to provide a safe environment to learn and practice skills necessary to be successful in the community.

Our Mission: Transforming Lives, influencing change, strengthening community

Our Vision: Healthy and productive neighbors, a safe North Dakota

Our Values: Our values shall drive our relationships and enhance our behavior towards individuals in our care, stakeholders, and colleagues.

Summary of Work


The individual will work as a team member in an infirmary setting and within the Medical and Psychiatric Service Program. The position requires a holistic approach to health care service with emphasis on health maintenance through patient education and positive self-initiative. Specific duties include but are not limited to, provision of health car ensuring to the resident population; dispensing medication; emergency nursing care; participation in behavioral management procedures and infection control; thorough documentation of patient care and medical records; and individual, group and wellness education. The position's work schedule is rotating shifts in a 40-hour work week within a facility that operates 24/7.

Minimum Qualifications


To be considered for this position, you must be licensed as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse by the ND Board of Nursling within two months of hire. Requires interpersonal skills and communication skills necessary to perform job duties and must have ability to work with an male and female juvenile population and an adult female population on a daily basis. Strong critical skills are required. Psychiatric, medical-surgical, and critical care background preferred, but not necessary. Individual must be flexible and innovative in carrying out assigned responsibilities. Must successfully complete standard background and criminal record check.

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Application Procedures


All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Transcripts needed before date of hire
• ND Nursing Board Licensure number

Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.

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Equal Employment Opportunity


The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.