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Registered Nurse
State of Iowa - Executive Branch
Clarinda, Iowa
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Posted Aug 19, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 25, 2026
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Job Description
Come join the team at Clarinda Correctional Facility as a Registered Nurse.
This position is eligible for a $3,000 recruitment bonus - NOTE: Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion or promotion to another agency.
Registered Nurse duties in a correctional facility performs professional nursing role similar to outpatient services in the community.
Registered nurses participate in the management of the nursing care of patients within a health care environment; provide clinical leadership and assist practitioners; plans and conducts educational sessions, including teaching that requires a registered nursing license; administers medication, triage patient complaints and coordinates the care of residents in a correctional environment with multi-disciplinary team which includes physicians, psychologists, psychiatrists, optometrists & dentists
The qualified individual must be a registered nurse with a current State of Iowa license, be able to triage, adapt to changing environments and have professional communication skills.
Current state employees are not eligible for recruitment payments upon transfer, demotion or promotion to another agency.
E-Verify and Right to Work
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov .
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
NOTE: Please include your State of Iowa or Compact State License Number when submitting your application
Compact license holders are required to obtain an Iowa license within 60 days.
For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description .
Additional Qualification Requirements
More information regarding the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrators agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing is available at the Nurse Licensure Compact
Review the provisions of the statute that authorized the creation of the Nurse Licensure Compact at Chapter 152E, Iowa Code .
Skills for this role
Medication AdministrationTriagePatient EducationCare Coordination
Requirements
- RN
- Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator's Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
About the employer
State of Iowa - Executive Branch
Hiring organization
You would be joining State of Iowa Executive Branch work based in Coralville, Iowa. The town sits next to Iowa City, with slightly more affordable housing and a small-town pace, while University of Iowa Hospitals and other city amenities stay…
What reviewers appreciate
- Iowa is a compact-license state
- Flat state income tax around 3.8%
- Average commute about 18 minutes in the Coralville area
What reviewers flag
- No usable pay data from current postings to share yet
- Unit, scheduling, float, and residency details are not available in validated sources
- Car-dependent residents may spend roughly $300–$450 monthly on transportation
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