JOB DETAILS

Department: Jail Health Services
FTE: 0.8 (64 hours per pay period)
Number of shifts per pay period: 8
Shift(s): Nights
Weekend rotation: Every other Weekend
Shift Length: 8 hours
 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Within the context of the Hennepin Healthcare System Patient and Family Centered Care model, and under general supervision, the registered nurse provides and coordinates nursing care by:

• Protecting, promoting, and optimizing health
• Preventing illness and injury
• Alleviating suffering through the treatment of the human response
• Partnering with the patient, their family and significant others
• Documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 year corrections, mental health, addiction medicine, TCU or inpatient nursing experience
• Preceptorship with jail health services
• Certification in area of clinical specialty
• BSN Preferred.  Bachelor of Nursing degree is strongly encouraged.  Advancement in academic education will be discussed as part of individual professional development during the annual performance review.