Associate Registered Nurse - Sheriff’s Office (Temporary)

anokacounty; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement/professional development

Job summary

Anoka County Sheriff's Office invites you to join as a Temporary Associate Registered Nurse, Correctional Health at the Anoka County Jail. You will provide clinical care across intake, sick call, chronic care, and emergencies, manage medications, and maintain accurate medical records with a collaborative team.

This temporary, part-time, non-exempt role offers four shifts per month (including one weekend) and advancement opportunities within Anoka County. Open until 09/28/2026.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in health care or related discipline.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle for business use.
• Background check will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to inmates' health needs.
• Coordinate and administer medications and treatments to inmates.
• Consult with the interdisciplinary health care team for care plans.
• Perform inmate assessments in intake, sick call, chronic care, and emergencies.
• Maintain medical records for health screening and treatment.
• Support clear communication and teamwork.

Skills

Nursing

Assessment

Medication administration

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Communication

Education

Associate degree in health care or related discipline

Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field

Job description

Job Posting End Date: September 28, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $74,214 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance!

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59 pm on 09/28/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) invites you to consider joining our team as a Temporary Associate Registered Nurse, Correctional Health where you'll become part of a dedicated, tight knit nursing team committed to delivering exceptional care in a complex correctional setting. This role is fast paced and offers the opportunity to provide meaningful care every day. You'll use your clinical judgment and steady presence to make a real difference.

The Anoka County Jail nursing team is known for its professionalism, teamwork, and compassion - and you'll be an essential contributor to that mission. As the Associate RN you will provide clinical care across intake, sick call, chronic care, and emergency situations. Your responsibilities include managing medications, coordinating external healthcare services, maintaining accurate medical records, and carrying out medical orders. Consider joining our team where you'll be supported by dedicated colleagues, valued for your expertise, and trusted to make a meaningful impact every day. If you're looking for purposeful work in a collaborative, mission driven environment, we'd be excited to welcome you.

This temporary Associate Registered Nurse role gives you the flexibility to choose when you work-only four shifts per month, including one weekend-while still making a meaningful impact. In this position, you'll deliver essential care, support critical health needs, and help keep the facility running safely and smoothly through skilled assessments, medication management, accurate documentation, and clear communication.

This is a temporary , part-time, non-exempt, on-site position.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

This position will work at the Anoka County Jail, located at 325 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303.

Expected work hours: The Jail is staffed 24/7, we are looking to fill all shifts with a combination of 8- and 12-hour shifts.

Minimum of 4 shifts per month, including 1 weekend per month.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Associate Registered Nurse, Correctional Health.

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates.
• Coordinate and administer medication and treatment to inmates as assigned.
• Consult with the interdisciplinary health care team to coordinate treatment efforts for individual care plans.
• Perform assessments of inmates under the coordination of the interdisciplinary health care team in settings such as intake/booking, sick call, chronic care, medical unit, and emergencies throughout the facility.
• Implement nursing care and medical orders in a knowledgeable, safe, and responsible manner.
• Maintain all medical records related to health and medical screening and medical treatment administered to inmates while incarcerated.
• Promote and demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Provide on-call coverage consistent with facility policies and standards.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires an associate degree in health care or related discipline.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.
• Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field.
• Previous Registered Nurse working experience.
• Previous correctional health or similar experience.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Standard office environment, correctional and detention institutions, field offices, courtrooms, offender'/clients' homes, hospitals and schools, and various community settings depending on assignment. Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment. Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in a