Nurse Supervisor – Correctional Health



Nurse Supervisor – Correctional Health

Salary

$78,644.80 - $116,937.60 Annually

Location

425 Grove Street (Saint Paul), MN

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

0909-20/05-001

Department

58D01-PubHlth/CorrectionsHealth

Opening Date

05/20/2020

Closing Date

6/4/2020 4:30 PM Central

Basic Function

The current vacancy is at the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center for an evening shift, hours 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

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.

If an internal candidate is selected, salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules, i.e. promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction.

To view or print a copy of the complete Ramsey County job (class) description for this job, go to: Job Descriptions. Once at this page, you can browse the alphabetical list of job descriptions.

Examples of Work Performed

  1. Promote a diverse, culturally competent, and respectful workplace.
  2. Perform duties specified for the Registered Nurse – Correctional Health position.
  3. 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.
  4. Assign post-responsibility for shift staff and monitor performance.
  5. 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.
  6. Monitor provision of nursing care through direct observation and review of medication records, nursing notes and other pertinent information.
  7. Ensure provider orders are appropriately transcribed and documented and inform staff of changes in ordered treatments, routine orders, and medications.
  8. Provide expertise and consultation to nurses and support staff regarding individual patient care problems.
  9. Assume on-call responsibilities for unresolved issues or emergencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9.
 
SUPERVISOR/MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Supervises up to 10 FTE including registered nurses and support staff. May act on behalf of the Public Health Nurse Clinician – Correctional Health in their absence.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:  Completion of an accredited two-year program in nursing.
 
Experience:  Four years of experience as a registered nurse or a combination of two years of experience as a registered nurse and four years of supervisory/management experience.
 
Substitution: None.
 
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

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

  • Training and Experience Rating = 100%
The examination for Nurse Supervisor - Correctional Health will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating.  The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend your answers to the questions – do not mark "see resume" or "see work history" as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely.  Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.
 
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.

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.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer:  Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance or national origin.
  
To print a paper application for this posting click Paper Application. You will need to print this posting and answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them with your completed paper application.
 
For further information regarding this posting, please contact Emily.Chmel@ramseycounty.us or by phone at (651) 266-2722.
 

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health and well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language. For general information about Ramsey County's benefits packages, please visit our website at: https://www.ramseycounty.us/jobs/employee-benefits-and-policies.

01
The information you provide in this questionnaire will be used to assign you a score for the training and experience rating component of the examination process. This information is very important. Not all applicants will pass the training and experience rating exam process and move on in the selection process. If there is missing or unclear information, you may not receive full credit for your experience. The information you provide must be reflected in your work history of your application. Do not mark "see resume" or "see attachment" for your answer. Please select the "yes" button below, if you have read and understand this.
  • Yes
  • No
02
Are you currently licensed, in good standing as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Minnesota?
  • Yes
  • No
03
If you answered "Yes" to question #2, please provide your Minnesota RN license number below.

If you answered "No" enter "N/A" in the space below.
04
Do you have or have you ever held a professional license?
  • Yes
  • No
05
If you answered "Yes" to question #4, please list the type of license(s) and the state or jurisdiction the license is or was held. Please also indicate the status of the license(s) and whether your license(s) have been subject to adverse review or action, including but not limited to probation, suspension, or revocation.
06
Do you have Basic Life Support certification/Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification?
  • Yes
  • No
07
Select the option below which most closely describes your educational experience.

DEGREE MUST BE EARNED PRIOR TO THE DATE OF YOUR APPLICATION.
  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree in Nursing
  • None of the above
08
Please list any degrees you have earned, including the name of the institution that granted the degree, the date you completed the degree, and the major.

If you do not have a degree enter "N/A" in the space below.
09
Do you have four years of experience as a registered nurse OR, a combination of two years of experience as a registered nurse and four years of supervisor experience?

Please note: If you have worked part-time you must adjust the experience you are reporting accordingly. For example, if you worked 20 hours per week it would take two years to reach one year of full-time equivalent experience.
  • Yes
  • No
10
If you answered "yes" that you have four years of experience as a registered nurse OR a combination of two years of registered nurse experience and four years of supervisory/management experience provide information about where you gained the experience you refer to in question #9. Please include the following information:

The name of the employer you worked for; your job title; dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr); and whether it was full-time or part-time. If it was part-time include the number of hours you worked per week.

Do not write "see resume" or "see application"

If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the space below.
11
Check all of the settings below in which you have experience working as a registered nurse.

SELECT ALL THAT APPLY
  • Adolescent care
  • Clinic setting
  • Community and office
  • Correctional Facility
  • Detoxification
  • Emergency Room
  • Hospital
  • Long-term care
  • Mental Health Care
  • Secured Facility
  • Transitional care
  • Urgent Care
  • None of the above
12
How many years of full-time experience do you have supervising or providing lead work direction in a health care environment?
  • No experience.
  • Less than one year of full-time experience.
  • More than one, but less than two years of full-time experience.
  • More than two, but less than three years of full-time experience.
  • More than three, but less than four years of full-time experience.
  • More than four, but less than five years of full-time experience.
  • Five or more years of full-time experience.
13
Provide information about where you gained the experience you refer to in question #12. Please include the following information:

The name of the employer you worked for; your job title; dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr); and whether it was full-time or part-time. If it was part-time include the number of hours you worked per week.

Do not write "see resume" or "see application"

If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the space below.
14
Check all that apply which describe the training you have completed preparing you to be a supervisor.

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY
  • I have not completed any management or supervisory training.
  • I have completed coursework or received training in supervisory skills.
  • I have completed coursework or received training in business management.
  • I have completed coursework or received training in organizational development.
  • I have completed coursework or received training in process analysis.
  • I have completed coursework or received training in project management.
  • I have completed coursework or received training in public health.
15
The work performed by a Nurse Supervisor requires daily interaction and problem solving with individuals from a variety of diverse cultural and ethnic populations. Briefly describe your most significant paid experience that you believe demonstrates your ability to work with staff, co-workers and/or clients from a variety of cultural, ethnic and/or economic backgrounds or who have limited English speaking skills.

If you do not have experience in this area enter "N/A" in the space below.
16
List all work groups, task forces and/or advisory committees on which you have served. Include in your response: when, where, for how long, the issue(s) involved, the outcome and the role you played. If you do not have this type of experience, type "N/A" in the space below.

Required Question

Agency
Ramsey County
Address
121 East Seventh Place
Suite 4000
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55101
Phone
(651) 266-2700