Nurse (Health Care)

Registered Nurse

Newton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you're raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you'll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools. America's Dutch Treasure", Pella, lies just 23 miles to the southeast. Enjoy camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities at nearby Lake Red Rock, 20 miles south. Take in some fast-paced action at an Indy Car or NASCAR race at the Iowa Speedway, or visit the Sprint Car Capital of the World. At Newton Correctional Facility, we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Warehousing, Food Service and other support areas. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. In the heart of the healthcare crisis, we actively seek passionate individuals to full 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. Paid time off, Excellent health, dental and vision packages. IPERS retirement package and an option for deferred compensation plan that has a state match, Flexible spending account both medical and dependent care, free life insurance, employee assistance programs and employee discount programs. There is also a $3,000 sign on bonus if you aren't already a state employee. $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. Minimum Qualification Requirements Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. NOTE: Please include your State of Iowa or Compact State License Number when submitting your application Compact license holders are required to obtain an Iowa license within 60 days.

Additional Qualification Requirements More information regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is available at the Nurse Licensure Compact Review the provisions of the statute that authorized the creation of the Nurse Licensure Compact at Chapter 152E, Iowa Code.