A Position in the Iowa Department of Correction is more than a job. It's a calling.

Corrections employees transform lives, equipping Iowans in the criminal justice system with the skills they need to contribute to their communities, inside and outside our walls.

Join our team as a Nursing Services Director at Anamosa State Penitentiary!

Your duties would include, but not be limited to…

Supervision and evaluation the work of subordinate staff nurses, and medical/clerical nurse unit coordinators to ensure 24-hour nursing coverage.

Providing input to develop policies and procedures to improve the quality of care.

Monitoring, accrediting and regulatory criteria to maintain compliance, and assure compliance requirements are maintained.

Integrating standards of nursing care to maintain optimal level of care is provided to incarcerated individuals.

Integrating standards of nursing care to update policies and procedures.

The position will also :

Establish and maintain guidelines for nursing staff to assure optimal care within assigned areas of medical and mental health.

At Anamosa Correctional Facility, in Anamosa Iowa we offer a wide range of career opportunities in various departments; i.e., Security, Treatment, Medical, Administrative, Business, Records, Maintenance/Trades, Food Service and other support areas. Join our team of dedicated professionals who provide an environment that facilitates change for incarcerated individuals. Come be a part of creating opportunities for safer communities. You’ll find an exceptional workplace where mutual respect and support are part of the culture.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and experience equal to three years of full-time supervisory/management nursing experience;graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Nursing and experience equal to one year of full-time supervisory/management nursing experience;an equivalent combination of the required education and experience, substituting one year of experience for thirty semester hours or equivalent of education; no substitution for three years of full-time supervisory/management nursing experience.

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Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. More information can be found at Nurse Licensure Compact

NOTE: PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR STATE OF IOWA OR COMPACT STATE LICENSE NUMBER AND EXPIRATION DATE WITH YOUR APPLICATION