Registered Nurse Senior

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* Working Title:

Registered Nurse Senior*
* ** Job Class:
Registered Nurse Senior*
* ** Agency:
Direct Care and Treatment*
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** Job ** : 92310

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** Location** :
St. Peter

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** Telework Eligible** :
No

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 02/19/2026

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** Closing Date** : 03/02/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter Region MNA

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** Division/Unit** :
Forensics / Forensic Nursing Home A

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Rotating Shift, days and evenings

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** Days of Work** : varies, will include every other weekend

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** Travel Required** :
No

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** Salary Range:**  $40.86 - $60.50 / hourly; $85,315 - $126,324 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA

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** Anticipated Start Date** : TBD

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 work you'll do is more than just a job.*
* At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Forensic Nursing Home is a secure facility that provides nursing home level care to residents who are under court commitment or serving a sentence through the MN Department of Corrections. Residents served at this facility have physical and mental health needs, in addition to requiring assistance with daily cares.

The Registered Nurse Senior will p
** rovide experienced, professional nursing care. The incumbent of this position assesses and diagnoses the needs of patients; develops individualized nursing plans to meet those needs in coordination with the multidisciplinary team; provides direct nursing intervention and/or delegate specific nursing tasks to appropriate staff; and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan and the care provided during the shift. The incumbent also provides clinical oversight of nursing processes and defined administrative functions in conjunction with the Registered Nurse Administrative Supervisor.

The incumbent will also provide leadership in establishing, facilitating and implementing the mission, philosophy, goals and objectives.*
* ** Minimum Qualifications*
* ** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.*
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** Current licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse;*
* ** AND*
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** Bachelors of Nursing Degree, plus two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse;*
* ** OR*
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** Associate's degree or diploma in nursing, plus three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse*
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** Certification in an area of expertise equals one (1) year of Registered Nurse experience*
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** Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.*
* ** Preferred Qualifications*
* + Experience working within a mental health setting

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** 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.*
* ** Additional Requirements*
* ** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.*
* ** 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 will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.*
* ** Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing.*
* AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national…