Staff Nurse - Jail Health Services - Hennepin County Medical Center

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. 

Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

SUMMARY:

HCMC has a current opening for a Staff Nurse in Jail Health Services. 

This position is a 0.7 FTE (7 shifts/pay period), 8-hour shifts, day/evening rotation, every other weekend.

Jail Health Services is under contract with Hennepin County Medical Center and the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office to provide medical services to the jail inmate population. The Hennepin County Jail is the largest and busiest pre-trial adult detention center in Minnesota with approximately 35,000 individuals booked into the jail each year. 

Initial medical screenings are done at the time an inmate is booked into the jail to triage for urgent medical needs. Before their 14th day of incarceration, all inmates receive a mandatory health assessment and Tuberculosis screening. The jail offers medical, mental health and dental services on a 24-hour basis and the clinic also operates a 4 bed infirmary unit for hospital diversion. 

RESPONSIBILITIES
Within the context of the Hennepin Healthcare System Relationship-Based Care practice model, and under general supervision, the registered nurse provides and coordinates nursing care by:

• Protecting, promoting wellness and optimizing health
• Triaging patients by assessing severity of symptoms and referral to appropriate setting or level of care
• 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
• Educating patient on their disease process
• Assuring continuity of care
• Educating patient and family in preventative care which promotes health and well being

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• 1 year of RN work experience in TCU, Corrections, Addiction Medicine, Psych OR new grad that completed clinical or preceptorship in a correctional or addiction medicine setting
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
• Possession of a valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of Minnesota

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

You've made the right choice in considering Hennepin Healthcare for your employment. We offer a wealth of opportunities for individuals who want to make an impact in our patients' lives. We are dedicated to providing Equal Employment Opportunities to both current and prospective employees. We are driven to connect talented individuals with life-changing career opportunities, enabling you to provide exceptional care without exception. Thank you for considering Hennepin Healthcare as a future employer.  

Please Note:  Offers of employment from Hennepin Healthcare are conditional and contingent upon successful clearance of all background checks and pre-employment requirements.