Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant, Certified/Emergency Medical Technician

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Come help the Department of Corrections transform lives for a safer Minnesota! Each day when you come to work for the Department of Corrections, you have the opportunity to truly make a difference in the lives of those under our care and for those in communities throughout Minnesota.
Job Details
Working Title: LPN/CMT/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 : 12/14/2023
• Closing Date : 12/20/2023
• Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections
• Location: Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Rush City
• Division/Unit : Health, Recovery & Programming
• Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating/Varies
• Days of Work : Varies
• Travel Required : No
• Licensed Practical Nurse Salary Range: $25.95 - $33.20 / hourly
• Emergency Medical Technician Salary Range: $21.12 - $29.12 / hourly
• Medical Assistant, Certified Salary Range: $23.95 - $30.68/ hourly
• Classified Status : Classified
• Telework Eligible : No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : 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.
Job Summary
The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Medical Assistant(CMA), and Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)performduties to assist practitioners and Registered Nurses in providing healthcare 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.

This position has direct contact with incarcerated individuals.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications are required of all applicants seeking consideration for this position:
Licensed Practical Nurse:

• 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:

• 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:

• Completion of an approved EMT training program plus certification or registration 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 this 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 Loren Foster ( Loren.Foster@state.mn.us ).
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.
Application Details
How to Apply
Select "Apply for Job" at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers .
If you have questions about the position, contact Loren Foster at Loren.Foster@state.mn.us or 651-361-7305 .
To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Loren Foster at Loren.Foster@state.mn.us .
About Corrections Dept
Go from a job to a meaningful career with the Minnesota Department of Corrections where we work to transform lives for a safer Minnesota! We hold people responsible for the offenses they commit while giving them the tools they need to succeed as they transition back to our communities.These people may be incarcerated in our correctional facilities or be under our supervision in the community. No matter a person's custody status, our mindset is the same: a person's path to rejoining the community starts on the day they begin serving their sentence.Become part of this mindset by joining our team! With the DOC you will find many promotional opportunities, great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.
Why Work for Us
Diverse Workforce
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency's mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 and indicate what assistance is needed.