Job Information
State of Minnesota Registered Nurse in St. Peter, Minnesota
Working Title: Registered Nurse
Job Class: Registered Nurse
Agency: Direct Care and Treatment
Job ID : 91781
Location : St. Peter
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 01/29/2026
Closing Date : 03/30/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT St Peter Region MNA
Division/Unit : Forensics / Forensic Nursing Home C
Work Shift/Work Hours : varies
Days of Work : varies
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $39.30 - $58.16 / hourly; $82,058 - $121,438 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 205 - MN Nurses Association/MNA
Anticipated Start Date : TBD
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT does not participate in E-Verify.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
Candidates may be eligible for a hiring bonus up to $10,000!!!
The Minnesota Direct care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking qualified and enthusiastic individuals to join our Forensic Services Nursing Home Team.
This announcement will be used to fill permanent, full-time, benefit eligible position at the Forensic Services Nursing Home on a rotating shift.
The Forensic Nursing Home provides a comprehensive scope of care to resident’s on their journey though acute and chronic mental and physical health conditions. The Forensic Nursing Home team supports care that is person oriented, respectful and engaging. Residents reside at Forensic Nursing Home for long term care, short term rehabilitative care and end of life care.
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides experienced, professional nursing care to clients in a therapeutic environment. Assess the needs of clients, develops individualized nursing plans to meet those needs in coordination with the multi-disciplinary team, provides direct nursing interventions and/or delegates specific nursing tasks to appropriate staff and evaluates the effectiveness of the plan and the care provided.
Future Registered Nurses who are within six (6) months of graduating and taking their NCLEX-RN are encouraged to apply. Contingent job offers may be made upon successful completion of degree and passing of NCLEX-RN.
Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from an approved nursing school
Current licensure in Minnesota as a Registered Nurse
Ability to pass/perform CPR, First Aid, and Therapeutic Intervention
Preferred Qualifications
Patient care experience within a mental health or behavioral health setting
Bachelors of nursing degree
Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and cultures.
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.
Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.