Job Class: Registered Nurse Senior
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 91400
Location : St. Peter
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 01/14/2026
Closing Date : 01/21/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter Region MNA
Division/Unit : MSOP Security Svcs / MSOP SP CPS Health Services
Work Shift/Work Hours : 8:00AM-4:30PM, may include other shifts based on business need
Days of Work : Monday - Friday, may include other days of work based on business need
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $40.86 - $60.50 / hourly; $85,315 - $126,324 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA
Anticipated Start Date : 02/11/2026
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : 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 Minnesota Sex Offender Program (MSOP) is a residential, sex offense specific treatment program in a modified therapeutic community and secure setting that provides services to over 700 individuals who have been civilly committed for sexual offending. MSOP is a national leader in the industry and is committed to providing services on the leading edge of the comprehensive evaluation, treatment, and management of clients.
The Registered Nurse Senior provides direct, professional nursing care to civilly committed sex offenders at the St. Peter campus of the Minnesota Sex Offender Program. The Registered Nurse Senior serves as a leader and resource person for all MSOP Health Services staff members and the multidisciplinary team, while demonstrating strong communication skills through writing, non-verbal behaviors and speaking, respect, professional ethics and collaboration.
Primary Responsibilities:
Provide nursing leadership and technical direction to ensure professional nursing care and treatment meets or exceeds applicable standards which includes policies, procedures, protocols, and licensing standards.
Assist clients in developing optimal independence in living and coping skills.
Assess client needs, plan and implement the nursing care plan, and multi-disciplinary treatment programs of the clients.
Follow and enforce all security, safety and legal requirements to ensure a safe and secure facility so clients receive quality professional services in a therapeutic environment.
Serve as a positive role model to clients to demonstrate effective professional and personal behavior.
Work collaboratively as a team to provide clients with comprehensive treatment including completing health assessment reports, participating in review meetings, providing pertinent information to members of the treatment team as required to support overall health of clients
Minimum Qualifications
Current licensure in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse; AND
Bachelor's degree in nursing degree, plus two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse; OR
Associate's degree or diploma in nursing, plus three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
Certification in a relevant specialty area of nursing expertise may substitute for one (1) year of Registered Nurse experience
Preferred Qualifications
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 - Direct Care & Treatment 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 origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
