Registered Nurse

ABOUT THE ROLE This position involves performing professional registered nursing duties within a correctional facility. The role is similar to outpatient services in the community, providing clinical leadership and coordinating patient care in a secure health care environment. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Participate in the management of the nursing care of patients within a health care environment - Provide clinical leadership and assist medical practitioners - Plan and conduct educational sessions, including teaching that requires a registered nursing license - Administer medications to patients - Triage patient complaints - Coordinate the care of residents in the correctional environment with a multi-disciplinary team, including physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, optometrists, and dentists MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Licensure as a 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 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS - Applicants must include their State of Iowa or Compact State License Number when submitting their application - Must comply with the provisions of the Nurse Licensure Compact and Chapter 152E of the Iowa Code SELECTION PROCESS - Specific selection process steps are not detailed in the provided text - Employment eligibility will be verified through the federal E-Verify system HOW TO APPLY - Submit an online application through the State of Iowa portal - Ensure your State of Iowa or Compact State License Number is included in the application - Click the provided link in the original posting to view the full job description EMPLOYMENT DETAILS - Employer: State of Iowa - Work Environment: Correctional facility - The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility - Complies with federal Right to Work laws