If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules, i.e. promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction.
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Veteran's Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran's Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran's preference should update their veteran's DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.
Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.
E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on the Form I-9.
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For further information regarding this posting, please contact Emily.Chmel@ramseycounty.us or by phone at (651) 266-2722.
Responsibilities
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- Basic Function
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The current vacancies are located at the Adult Detention Center and the Ramsey County Correctional Facility. Positions require shared on-call responsibilities.
Working floor nurse designated as Supervisor of the shift. Meet and perform all requirements of the Registered Nurse – Correctional Health. Under the direction of a Public Health Nurse Clinician – Correctional Health provide direct and indirect nursing care to inmates; supervise the provision of nursing services at the Ramsey County correctional facilities and Adult Detention Center; perform limited administrative work; and perform related duties as assigned. - Examples of Work Performed
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- Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
- Perform duties specified for the Registered Nurse – Correctional Health position.
- Participate in on-coming and off-going shift reports, ensure shift preparedness and communicate needs to maintain the ability to deliver safe and effective care during the shift and thereafter.
- Assign post-responsibility for shift staff and monitor performance.
- Designated administrative functions include: scheduling staff, resolving call-outs, conducting employee orientation and in-service training, development of nursing competency and skill set and conducting performance evaluations. In conjunction with Public Health Division Manager and the Public Health Nurse Clinician – Correctional Health, taking disciplinary actions as required; quality assurance review processes as required; and other administrative functions relevant to the facility and as assigned.
- Monitor provision of nursing care through direct observation and review of medication records, nursing notes and other pertinent information.
- Ensure provider orders are appropriately transcribed and documented and inform staff of changes in ordered treatments, routine orders, and medications.
- Provide expertise and consultation to nurses and support staff regarding individual patient care problems.
- Assume on-call responsibilities for unresolved issues or emergencies.
(The work assigned to a position in this classification may not include all possible tasks in this description and does not limit the assignment of any additional tasks in this classification. Regular attendance according to the position’s management approved work schedule is required.)
Qualifications
- Minimum Qualifications
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Education: Completion of an accredited two-year program in nursing.
Experience: Four years of experience in nursing.
Substitution: Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing or a related field and two years of experience in nursing.
Certifications/Licensure: Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota. Must be Basic Life Support (BLS) certified. - Exam/Screening Process Information
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The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:
- Training and Experience Rating = 100%
Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Nurse Supervisor - Correctional Health. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for three months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list.
The department may choose to interview any candidate on the eligible list.
Ramsey County
Suite 2100
Saint Paul, MN 55101
United States
