Kind of Work
Come join Arrowhead Regional Corrections as a part-time (.7 FTE) Registered Nurse.
The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range for 2025. The full salary range, including longevity pay, is $30.79 - $47.33 per hour.
Provides general health care supervision to the residents of the Arrowhead Juvenile Center.
Distinguishing Features of Work
Duties include daily medical and health supervision of all residents, maintenance of all necessary medical charts and files, conducting sick call, supervising dispensation of prescribed medications, conducting entrance physicals, maintaining necessary communication with other facility staff, conducting periodic medical training seminars and workshops for non-medical staff, and coordinating medical needs and delivery of services with the contract physician.
Work Environment
These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.
CONSTANT
: Near vision; depth perception; hear within 5 feet; customer/public contact; clients with behavioral challenges and work inside.
FREQUENT
: Field of vision; visual accommodation; bend neck; feel; grasp; handle; move about; reach; rotate neck; sit; stand; talk/speak; walk; right and left wrist turn; exposure to blood borne pathogens and work alone.
OCCASIONAL
: Lift and carry up to 10 pounds; midrange, far and color vision; hear within 20 feet; use fingers; maintain posture; reach above shoulder; stoop/bend; taste/smell; twist; work with and around others; and drive.
Selection Process
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (Pass/Fail)
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Graduation from an accredited nursing school and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota; valid driver's license and willingness to drive between work sites.
RATING SYSTEMS:
Experience & Training will be 70% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Please be thorough in listing your work experience in the Work Experience section of the application as this will be used to determine part of your score. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Supplemental Questionnaire will be 30% of the scoring process:
Points will be awarded based on the applicants answers to supplemental questions 10-12.
Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.
Please Note:
When answering the supplemental questions on the website, the webpage may time out after 30 minutes. It's recommended you draft your answers in a Word document and copy/paste the answers into the application when you're finished writing. Failure to answer all of the questions on the "Supplemental Questions" page within 30 minutes may result in the deletion of your answers by the application system.
Tentative Recruitment & Screening Process Schedule
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November 19, 2025 - Applicant screening will begin.
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Week of December 8, 2025 - Supplemental question scoring to be completed
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Week of December 15, 2025 - Experience & Training rating to be completed
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Week of December 29, 2025 - Interviews to be conducted
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The essential functions for this position are listed under the "ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at
www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.
Veterans Preference
If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:
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Veteran: DD214 noting character of service
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Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.
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Spouse of Disabled Veteran: DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)
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Spouse of Deceased Veteran: DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate.
Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here.
Physical-medical Standards
Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.
Drug Testing
Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.
Background Check
Applicants selected for appointment to a position with Arrowhead Regional Corrections are subject to a background investigation.
Employment Eligibility Verification
All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.
Probationary Period
Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.
Non-discrimination
Arrowhead Regional Corrections is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.
Eligible Arrowhead Regional Corrections employees earn a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
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Vacation, Sick and Personal Leave
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Paid Holidays
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Medical Plan
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Dental Plan
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Disability Insurance
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Life Insurance
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Retirement Benefits
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Deferred Compensation
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Training and Advancement Opportunities
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Employee Wellness Program
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Employee Assistance Program
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Vision
Benefits are prorated for part-time employees and administered in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement or management compensation plan.
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Please type or clearly print your name.
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The information you provide related to your education, training, and experience is subject to verification. I understand that giving false information, failing to accurately represent myself, or not providing required documentation as listed on the job announcement will result in disqualification.
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I understand that I am required to attach copies of unofficial transcript(s) to my application, or equivalent proof of attendance, to be awarded credit for any claimed educational qualifications. I also understand that I must attach all required documentation specific to this position (proof of current registration with Minnesota State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse). Note: By answering "No," we will not be able to accept your application.
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Have you graduated from an accredited nursing school?
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Are you currently registered with the Minnesota State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse?
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Do you have a valid driver's license?
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Are you willing to drive between work sites?
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This position involves working by yourself and being the only medical staff person on-site during your shifts. Are you comfortable with this?
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SME Explanation: Questions 10-12 will be reviewed by a Subject Matter Expert (SME). The questions will be scored and used to help determine 30% of your score. For each question please list the organization(s) and/or employers where you gained the experience. All information listed must also be supported in the work experience section of your application. I have read and understand the instructions given above and acknowledge that I understand my score is derived 30% from my answers to supplemental questions 10-12.
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Arrowhead Juvenile Center is a maximum security juvenile facility. Please describe your paid experience working with clients in mental health or corrections.
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Please describe any paid experience you have in triage.
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What are the most important factors in triaging client care?
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I certify that my responses to the questions above are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.