Nurse (Health Care)

Registered Nurse Position

Are you a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse looking for a challenging yet rewarding career opportunity? The Iowa Department of Corrections invites you to embark on a transformative career journey as a dedicated and compassionate registered nurse. Join us in delivering top-notch medical care in a maximum-security prison setting, where your skills will directly impact the well-being of a diverse population.

In the heart of the healthcare crisis, we actively seek passionate individuals to fill crucial nursing roles. As a registered nurse in our correctional healthcare team, you play a pivotal role in delivering professional nursing care in a challenging yet gratifying environment. Plus, enjoy a $3,000 recruitment bonus! Assess holistic health needs, develop nursing diagnoses, and implement individualized care plans.

Perform nursing procedures, including medication administration and emergency care.

Collaborate on or lead health teaching and supportive counseling.

Provide clinical direction and guide healthcare personnel.

Understands quality standards, procedures, and protocols.

Has the ability to teach and oversee client care provided by assistive staff.

Has the capacity to provide empathetic assistance to clients and carry out prescribed treatments.

Is skilled in collecting objective data and recording information accurately.

Works with minimal supervision, demonstrating responsible behavior and attention to detail.

Encourages cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity, fostering commitment and team spirit.

Work alongside a dedicated team of healthcare professionals committed to making a positive impact.

Cutting-edge healthcare practices in a unique setting.

Paid Time Off: Enjoy vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave with no limits on sick leave accrual.

Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Package.

Retirement Plan: IPERS Retirement package and an option for a deferred compensation plan.

Flexible Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care).

Life Insurance: Free Life Insurance.

Employee Assistance Programs and Employee Discount Programs.

At the Iowa Department of Corrections, we believe in the power of healthcare professionals to make a positive impact on the lives of those in our care. E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.