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Join our team of corrections professionals with the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at the ND State Penitentiary (NDSP). The NDSP Medical Department is looking for aRegistered Nurse to fill various shifts, including nights. This position's total compensation includes health insurance with no monthly premium cost to you! This position has a very competitive benefits package that includes retirement, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave that begins to accrue on day one, and more. For more information on the state employee benefits package, go to www.nd.gov/ndpers and click on Active Members.

The North Dakota State Penitentiaryis the original prison complex for the State and houses maximum to minimum custody male residents.

Our Mission:Transforming lives, influencing change, strengthening community

Our Vision:Healthy and productive neighbors, a safe North Dakota

Our Values: Our values shall drive our relationships and enhance our behavior towards individuals in our care, stakeholders, and colleagues.

Summary of Work

The individual will work as a team member in an infirmary setting and within the Medical and Psychiatric Service Program. The position requires a holistic approach to health care service with emphasis on health maintenance through patient education and positive self-initiative. Specific duties include but are not limited to, provision of health care nursing to the residentpopulation; dispensing medication; emergency nursing care; participation in behavioral management procedures and infection control; thorough documentation of patient care and medical records; and individual, group and wellness education. The position's work schedule is rotating shifts in a 40-hour work week within a facility that operates 24/7.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the ND Board of Nursing within two months of hire.Requires interpersonal skills and communication skills necessary to perform job duties and must have ability to work with an all-male residentpopulation on a daily basis.Strong clinical skills required.Psychiatric, medical surgical, and critical care background preferred, but not necessary.Individual must be flexible and innovative in carrying out assigned responsibilities.Must successfully complete standard background and criminal record check.

About Team ND

"Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." - Theodore Roosevelt

More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary.

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Application Procedures

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site at https://www.docr.nd.gov/careers.Paper submissions will not be accepted.Application materials must be received by 11:59 pm central time on the closing date listed above.All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:

Cover Letter
Resume
Transcripts
ND Nursing Board Licensure number

Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214.Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veteran's Affairs Office.

Contact Alexis Archambault at 701-667-1411 or amarchambault@nd.gov or TTY 800-366-6888 for more information or assistance in the application or interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.