Registered Nurse

Position Summary: The Correctional Health Department is hiring for multiple vacancies, full‑time and part‑time, including casual/intermittent positions. All hires will be backgrounded and trained at all the correctional sites in Ramsey County. Locations include Ramsey County Correctional Facility, Ramsey County Law Enforcement Center, and Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center. Example of Work Performed Participate in on‑coming and off‑going shift reports, ensure shift preparedness and communicate needs to maintain the ability to deliver safe and effective care during the shift and thereafter. Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, psychosocial and emotional needs of inmates within the framework established by the correctional system; perform assessments of inmates in a variety of settings such as intake and booking, health care unit for sick call, emergency in‑housing, chronic care clinics and the medical unit; utilize assessment skills that require a knowledge base of both normal and abnormal adult and juvenile health status; and communicate assessment data in a comprehensive, orderly fashion both verbally and in writing. Plan nursing care by identification of inmate needs based on assessments; make appropriate, timely referrals and initiate appropriate nursing care based on institutional policies and procedures; and document plans appropriately. Implement nursing care and medical care orders in a knowledgeable, safe and cost‑effective manner; document nursing care and appropriate medically directed care in accordance with policies and procedures; and provide inmate education as an integral part of total patient care. Evaluate and document inmate responses to aspects of health care and make appropriate referrals to members of the health care team. Delegate duties to other health care team members based on their skill, knowledge and experience and guide the provision of care by others. Utilize effective communication skills by demonstrating respect, concern and courtesy in all interpersonal relationships. Communicate information in an accurate, concise and timely manner, protect confidentiality, and participate in problem‑solving activities of the health care team. Use current knowledge to promote a safe environment for providing health care to inmates. Function as a role model for other health care unit personnel and maintain harmonious relationships with security, inmates and members of the health care team. Maintain clinical area in a clean, neat and safe manner and participate in required counts and cleaning assignments; adhere to institutional and medical unit infection control policies; and understand and adhere to safe correctional nursing practices and institutional security directives. Maintain current professional skills and continue professional growth to enhance the practice of correctional nursing and the image of the organization. Attend appropriate in‑services. Participate in offering education to inmates, security officers and other members of the health care team. Exhibit an ability to participate in the change process to support the organization and the health care unit. Accept assignments and extra duties with flexibility and willingness to participate in activities other than direct patient care. Perform necessary duties to maintain continuity of care when staffing needs dictate necessity. The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required. Essential Functions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. Minimum Qualifications Education: Completion of an accredited two‑year program in nursing. Experience: None Certifications/Licensure: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the State of Minnesota. Basic Life Support certification/Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification. Substitution: None Exam/Screening Process Information You must attach an RN license and resume to be considered. To verify a nurse license go to MN Board of Nursing and make a screen shot, the expiration date must be included and it must be valid. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to hiring department/manager for consideration. Equal Opportunity Employer Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of its workforce. For further information regarding this posting, please contact: View email address on click.appcast.io. Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance The 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 spouse for wellness activity. MetLife Dental Insurance – two plan options offered. VSP Vision Insurance – Advantage Plan offered. Pre‑tax Benefit Program Pre‑tax medical, dental, vision monthly premium deduction option. Dependent and Health Care Flexible Spending Accounts. County monthly contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees who elect the High Deductible medical plan. Paid time off Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro‑rated for part‑time employees). 11 scheduled holidays and two floating holidays. Up to eight weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below. Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours). Wellness incentive allows conversion of unused sick time to vacation or pay. Retirement benefits Pension – The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments. New employees become vested after three years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years. Deferred compensation – 457(b) account with employer match. Health Care Savings Plan – all benefits‑eligible employees contribute 1% of gross regular salary to a Health Care Savings Plan account for eligible health care expenses after retirement. Interest accrues tax free. County provides a scheduled contribution after five years of participation. Transit and parking Fully funded Metropass. Transportation/parking expenses reimbursement account. Employee well‑being Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc. Wellness programming. Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions. Life Insurance and Disability leave County provided Basic Life coverage – 1x annual salary, minimum $10,000 up to a maximum of $50,000. Optional supplemental coverage available. Long‑term Disability – County provided coverage replaces 40% of the employee’s lost income after six months of disability, subject to a $5,000 monthly maximum. Option to purchase an additional 20% income replacement up to $7,500 monthly maximum. Short‑term Disability – option to purchase 60% income replacement coverage with 30, 60 or 90‑day waiting period. Career development Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year. Online professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center. County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues. #J-18808-Ljbffr