Registered Nurse

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Your application will be considered if submitted between 11/04/25 and 11/18/25; no need to reapply.

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 12/12/2025
• Closing Date: 01/12/2026
• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Peter
• Working Title:
  
  Registered Nurse
• Job Class:
  Registered Nurse
• Agency:
  Direct Care and Treatment
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter Region MNA
• Division/Unit:
  St Peter / Forensics Mental Health Program
• Work Shift:
  
  Rotating Shift
• Work Hours:
  
  6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., 2:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Varies
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Telework Eligible:
  No
• Full/Part Time:
  Varies
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Salary Range: $39.30–$58.16 per hour
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 205 – MN Nurses Association/MNA
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt – Professional
• Anticipated
  
  Start Date:
  
  11/12/2025
• Designated Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides experienced, professional nursing care to clients in a therapeutic environment. The RN assesses the needs of clients, develops individualized nursing plans, coordinates with the multi‑disciplinary team, provides direct nursing interventions or delegates tasks, and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan and the care provided.

• Graduation from an approved nursing school
• Current licensure in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse
• Ability to perform CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Intervention
• Future Registered Nurses within six months of graduating and taking the NCLEX‑RN are encouraged to apply; contingent job offers may be made upon completion of the degree and passing of the NCLEX‑RN

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day, and year for each job held.

• Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting
• Bachelor's of Nursing degree
• Experience working with diverse backgrounds and cultures, demonstrating cultural responsiveness

Reference/background checks:
The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job‑related credentials and a criminal background check prior to appointment.

Education verification:
Applicants must provide a copy of their high‑school diploma at interview or college transcripts/diploma. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable only if they clearly identify the field in which it was earned.

TB screening: DCT requires documentation of a TB blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. For questions about applying, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651‑259‑3637 or email careers.us. For additional information about the application process, visit http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

For questions about this position, contact Karen Gorman man.us or 507‑985‑2155.

To be considered under the Connect 700 Program, apply online, email the Job #, Working Title and your Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Susan Mwangi ngi.us. If you are an individual with a disability and need an ADA accommodation for an interview, contact the Office of Equal Opportunity .us or call 651‑539‑7243.

Minnesota state agencies are equal‑opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran‑friendly employers. State agencies are committed to creating a workforce that reflects the diversity of the state and strongly encourage persons of color and Indigenous communities, members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, gender expression, marital status,…