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Working Title: Registered Nurse
Job Class: Registered Nurse
Agency: Human Services Dept

• Work Hours: Varies
• Days of Work: Varies
• Date Posted: 07/14/2023
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA
• Salary Range: $32.92 - $48.78 / hourly
• Travel Required: No
• FLSA Status: Exempt - Professional
• Division/Unit: Direct Care and Treatment / MSOP Clinical/Medical / MSOP ML Nursing Services
• Telework Eligible: No
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Human Services
• Anticipated Start Date: 11/23/22
• Classified Status: Classified
• Work Shift: Rotating Shift
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes
• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Closing Date: 08/11/2023

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $10,000*!!!

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is seek qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Moose Lake Nursing Services team within the Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) division of the agency. The RN provides direct professional nursing care to clients in a therapeutic environment where safety and security are at the forefront of all campus activities.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Performing duties such as medication and treatment administration, assessing client needs, and planning and implementing client-specific nursing care plans that assist the client in developing healthy independent living and coping skills.
• Working as part of team providing clients with comprehensive treatment which includes completing health assessment reports, participating in review meetings, and providing pertinent information to members of the treatment team as required to support overall client health.
• Following and enforcing all security, safety and legal requirements to ensure a safe and secure facility so clients receive quality professional services in a therapeutic environment.
• Serving as a positive role model to clients to demonstrate effective professional and personal behavior.

This announcement will be used to fill a permanent, intermittent, Registered Nurse (RN) vacancy at the Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) in Moose Lake. Shifts may be day, evening, rotating (day/evening) or overnight. Scheduled hours will dependend upon business need. MSOP serves people who are court ordered to receive sex offender treatment via the civil commitment process.

Why Work For MSOP

You owe it to yourself to check out this exciting and rewarding career at MSOP with Direct Care and Treatment, the behavioral health care system operated by the Department of Human Services.

Led by seasoned and respected professionals, MSOP is a comprehensive sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community in a secure setting. MSOP is committed to the professional growth of staff and applying current best practices to assist our clients in making meaningful change. MSOP, while rooted in public safety, is focused on the capacity to clients to change and ultimately be reintegrated into the community when risk to the public is sufficiently reduced.

Working for the Minnesota Department of Human Services Direct Care & Treatment division PAYS!

In addition to a rewarding career in which you will be positively impacting the lives of Minnesota’s most vulnerable residents, we provide competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a competitive hourly wage, affordable insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and more!

When you start a career with us, you may also be eligible for:

• Student loan reimbursement
• Up to $10,000 Hiring Bonus*
• $50 bonus for voluntarily working days off and weekends
• Annual pay increases
• Tuition reimbursement for courses related to the work of DHS

• Current State of Minnesota employees are not eligible for a hiring bonus.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be licensed in the State of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse
• Graduation from an approved nursing school

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with persons within a mental health or behavioral health setting
• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
• Bachelors of Nursing Degree

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that you clearly describe your experience in the areas listed above.

REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants may be required to provide documentation to demonstrate proof of education if required for the position.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

CERTAIN DISABLED VETERANS: Effective August 1, 2012, legislation provides state agencies with the option to appoint certain disabled veterans on a noncompetitive basis if they: 1) meet service requirements and have a verified service-connected disability rating of at least 30%; 2) provide qualifying documentation verifying the disability; and 3) meet all Minimum Qualifications identified in this posting. To be considered under this legislation you must submit all documentation before the closing date.

If you have questions about the position, contact Krista Gilpin at [email protected].

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID #56594, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Samanatha DeVries at [email protected].

About Human Services Dept

WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE! The Minnesota Department of Human Services impacts the lives of 1.7 million people every year, helping them meet their basic needs so they can achieve their highest potential.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Short-term and long-term disability
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Vision coverage
• Public pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Paid parental leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.