Forensic Nursing Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

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 : 07/30/2026

• Closing Date : 09/08/2026

• 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: $$40.59 - $60.06 / hourly

• 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 multiple full-time, part-time, or intermittent positions 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.