Registered Nurse or LPN

Jamestown, North Dakota


Employer: State of North Dakota
Industry: 
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time


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Join our team of corrections professionals with the ND Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation at James River Correctional Center (JRCC). We are looking for Registered Nurse (may fill with a Licensed Practical Nurse)to help provide care for the JRCC population. These position's total compensation includes single/family 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 thestate employee benefits package, go to www.nd.gov/ndpers and click on Active Members.

James River Correctional Center, in Jamestown ND,is a medium custody facility that houses maleresidents and is part of the North Dakota Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The JRCC mission is to provide a safe environment to learn and practice skills necessary to be successful in the community.

Summary of Work

The individual will work as a team member in an infirmary/clinic 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 theresident population; 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.

Minimum Qualifications

RN must be licensed as a Registered Nurse by the ND Board of Nursing. Requires interpersonal skills and communication skills necessary to perform job duties and must have ability to work with an inmate population 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 and drug screening.

LPN requires current licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse by the North Dakota Board of Nursing or licensure in another state and meet the eligibility requirements for licensure in North Dakota. North Dakota licensure is a condition of employment, and the employing agency will verify and document licensure upon appointment.

About Team ND

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Application Procedures

All applications for open DOCR positions must be made via the Careers site. Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must be received by 11:59 PM on the closing date listed above. All potential applicants must attach and/or upload the following documents:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.

Contact Cheryl Dewald at 701-253-3928 and/or email cadewald@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.


Created: 2024-06-07
Reference: 3028088
Country: United States
State: North Dakota
City: Jamestown


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