Job Description

CORRECTIONAL NURSE 3

APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY - $83,666.16 to $125,760.24 PAY GRADE: 41

The salary range indicated in this announcement is based on the Employee/Employer retirement compensation schedule. An employer-only option is available at a reduced salary range. Generally, salaries start at the lowest level of a step 1 and increase with each year of service to the highest level of a step 10.

For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.

In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.

JOB INFORMATION

Work Type: A Permanent, full time vacancy

Department: Corrections (

Division: Administrative

Location: Lovelock

Job Class Code: 10.316

RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Announcement Number: 51046

Open to all qualified persons.

Posted 04/04/2025

Recruiter:

VERONICA SANTOYO

Phone: (775)977-5651

Email: vsantoyo@doc.nv.gov

Applications accepted until recruitment needs are satisfied

** Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Lists of eligible candidates will be established and hiring may occur early in the recruiting process. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

The Position

Correctional Nurses provide professional nursing care to patients in a correctional setting.

Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff, or they coordinate and provide statewide health-related training programs.

The Nevada Department of Corrections has a vacancy for a Correctional Nurse III at Lovelock Correctional Center, in Lovelock NV. This supervisory position requires high level of independence. Incumbent must also be reliable, have excellent communication skills and able to apply critical thinking, assessment, intervention and evaluation skills. Must be able to make quick but accurate medical decisions. RN must be able to work under pressure, be able to adjust to change and be able to work with others. THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE

To see full Class Specifications visit: Specifications-10\0/

To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:

Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)

License as a Registered Nurse and three years of professional nursing experience in a correctional or institutional setting; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.

Special Notes

A Bachelor's degree in nursing is equivalent to a diploma or associate's degree in nursing and one year of experience.

Out of state applicants must have a temporary license as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada Board of Nursing at the time of appointment and must obtain permanent licensure as a Registered Nurse issued by the Nevada State Board of Nursing as a condition of employment.

Probationary employees must successfully complete "pre-service" training (PST) provided by the department.

As a condition of appointment and continuing employment, positions are subject to call-back, overtime on short notice, stand-by status, and must work various hours and/or shifts including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Special Requirements

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items.

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.

Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, this position has been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in this position must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.

A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required.

CPR certification is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.

The Examination

Application Evaluation Exam

The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.

INFORMATIONAL LINKS

For more information about state employment, visit the following:

Division of Human Resource Management:

Public Employees Retirement System:

Public Employees Benefits Program:

More Benefits Information:

REFER A FRIEND

Help us reach qualified candidates! Refer a friend by clicking here:

Email

Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada 515 East Musser Street, First Floor Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868 Division of Human Resource Management Southern Nevada 7251 Amigo St, Suite 120 Las Vegas, NV 89119TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

To begin the application process, click on the Apply button. Click Cancel to return to the previous page.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Immediate start, Shift work, Afternoon shift,

Similar Jobs