Working Title: LPN/CMA/EMT

　　Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant, Certified/Emergency Medical Technician

　　Agency: Corrections Dept

　　Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

　　Date Posted : 01/03/2024

　　Closing Date : Open until filled

　　Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections

　　Location: Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Stillwater

　　Division/Unit : Health, Recovery & Programming - Dental/Nursing Services

　　Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift/Varies

　　Days of Work : Rotating Shift/Varies

　　Travel Required : No

　　Licensed Practical NurseSalary Range: $25.95 - $33.20 / hourly

　　Emergency Medical TechnicianSalary Range: $21.12 - $29.12 / hourly

　　Medical Assistant, CertifiedSalary Range: $23.95 - $30.68 / hourly

　　Classified Status : Classified

　　Telework Eligible : No

　　Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

　　Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

　　The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

　　Multiple positions will be filled by consideration of all applicants to this posting. Positions will be filled in either the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) job classification. The classification level (LPN, CMA, or EMT) in which the position is filled will be determined based on the qualifications of the applicant who is selected for the position.

　　The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Health Services Team at MCF-Stillwater for full-time or part-time positions.The LPN, CMA, and EMT perform duties to assist practitioners and Registered Nurses in providing health care to incarcerated individuals. Responsibilities include:

　　Perform functions related to “rooming“ the incarcerated individual for practitioner examinations, including obtaining blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight and documenting complaints.

　　Perform phlebotomy functions with incarcerated individuals, including collecting blood and urine samples and performing other tests ordered by the practitioner.

　　Conduct Blood Pressure Clinic and other chronic care clinics with incarcerated individuals.

　　Administer medication as prescribed by the practitioner.

　　These positions have direct contact with incarcerated individuals.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.

　　Licensed Practical Nurse

　　To qualify for Licensed Practical Nurse, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

　　Graduation from an approved school of nursing plus current licensure in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse without limitations or restrictions.

　　Clinical experience in a hospital, long-term care and/or clinic setting within the last five years.

　　Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email.

　　Medical Assistant, Certified

　　To qualify for Medical Assistant, Certified, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

　　Completion of an approved training program in medical assisting plus certification or registration as a medical assistant by passing a national examination.

　　Clinical experience in a hospital, long-term care and/or clinic setting within the last five years.

　　Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email.

　　Emergency Medical Technician

　　To qualify for Emergency Medical Technician, applicants must meet the following qualifications:

　　Completion of an approved EMT training program plus certification or registration in Minnesota as an EMT that is current, active, and without restrictions.

　　Post-certification experience as an EMT.

　　Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for the position:

　　Experience working in a correctional or secured setting.

　　Experience in specialized clinical area(s), such as in gender-specific, geriatric, juvenile health care, medical/surgery unit, and/or behavioral health.

　　Physical Requirements

　　The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis screening and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Shelley Rojesky ( [email protected] ).

　　Additional Requirements

　　The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation.

　　Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

　　New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

　　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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.