Registered Nurse

Working Title: Registered Nurse

Job Class: Registered Nurse

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 96579

• Location : Anoka

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Part-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/25/2026

• Closing Date : 09/04/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT Anoka Region MNA

• Division/Unit : AMRTC / Unit Hotel

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Evening Shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm, approximately 64 hours per pay period

• Days of Work : varies, will include every other weekend

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $40.59 - $60.06 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

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

• Anticipated Start Date : approximately 30 days after interview

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : 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.

This position may be eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $10,000; current state employees are not eligible

Are you a Registered Nurse with a passion for helping others in a time of need? If so, we are looking for you to join our dedicated and compassionate team! As a Registered Nurse you will provide professional nursing care while assessing the needs of patients and developing individualized plans that meet the needs of the ones we serve. You will also participate and assist in implementing the care and treatment that has been determined by nursing staff and supervisors within the hospital.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform ongoing assessments of each patient's biopsychosocial needs

• Develop initial nursing plan of care

• Perform charge nurse duties

• Apply interventions identified in the treatment plan and document all nursing care

• Facilitate and co-facilitate group programming

• Interact respectfully with all patients while maintaining professional boundaries

• Provide input on patients' progress and recommend any changes to the treatment plan

• Participate in discharge planning with the patient and other team members

Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center is a secure inpatient psychiatric hospital serving adults with mental illness in a large, campus-based setting. The population also includes individuals civilly committed for specialized care, such as competency for criminal court (Rule 20), emergency 48-hour bed holds, and co-occurring mental illness/chemical dependency. Located just 15 minutes north of the Twin Cities metro, this modern facility offers compassionate, person-centered care in a pleasant environment appreciated by patients and employees alike.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possess or be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota. 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a mental health setting

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 - The Department of Human Services 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 college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io . Please indicate what assistance is needed.