Nurse Supervisor

Cherokee - 51012 - Cherokee County

Friday, 29 May 2026

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Division of State-Operated Specialty Care, Bureau of Civil Commitment Unit for Sex Offenders (CCUSO) is seeking a Nurse Supervisor to join our team! This is a full-time position with a daytime schedule and on-call responsibilities. Licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Iowa by the Iowa Board of Nursing (IBON) or licensure as a RN in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact Administrator’s Agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. The Nurse Supervisor provides clinical and operational leadership for nursing services within a secure inpatient civil commitment environment. This position is responsible for supervising nursing staff, ensuring high-quality patient care, maintaining compliance with applicable policies and regulations, and promoting a safe, professional, and therapeutic treatment environment. The Nurse Supervisor collaborates closely with interdisciplinary teams including medical providers, behavioral health professionals, administration, and security personnel to support patient care, operational efficiency, and staff accountability. This role requires strong leadership, sound clinical judgement, effective communication skills, and the ability to remain calm and professional in a fast-paced and highly structured environment. Preferred qualifications include previous supervisory or charge nurse experience; at least five (5) years of secure inpatient treatment experience; strong leadership, conflict resolution, and communication skills; ability to work independently and make sound decisions in high-pressure situations; and knowledge of nursing regulations, documentation standards, and safe patient practices. Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position. CCUSO provides a secure, long-term, and highly structured setting to treat sexual offenders who have served their prison terms, but, in a separate civil trial, have been found likely to reoffend. The facility provides state-of-the-art treatment to patients to lower their risk of re-offending and to release them from confinement as quickly as possible. There is a full range of diagnostic, treatment, and rehabilitative services focused on addressing the conditions impacting a patient’s likelihood of re-offending. For more CCUSO info: Benefits of Joining CCUSO - Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage! Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year). Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month). Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses. Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind. Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges. Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

apply
 
Loading Similar Jobs...
JOBZ is an independent Job Search Engine. JOBZ is not an agent or representative and is not endorsed, sponsored or affiliated with any employer. JOBZ uses proprietary technology to keep the availability and accuracy of its job listings and their details. All trademarks, service marks, logos, domain names, job descriptions and other company descriptions / details are the property of their respective holder. JOBZ does not have its users apply for a job on the J-O-B-Z.com website. Additionally, JOBZ may provide a list of third-party job listings that may not be affiliated with any employer. Please make sure you understand and agree to the website's Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policies you are applying on as they may differ from ours and are not in our control.