Associate Registered Nurse - Sheriff’s Office (Temporary)

County of Anoka; United States; On-site; USD 74,000 - 104,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement/professional development

Job summary

Anoka County Sheriff's Office seeks a Temporary Associate Registered Nurse, Correctional Health to join a tight-knit nursing team providing care in a complex correctional setting. You will manage medications, coordinate external services, and document care across intake, sick call, and emergency settings.

The role emphasizes clinical judgment, teamwork, and meaningful impact, with four shifts per month and one weekend per month. On-site only, with advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in health care or related discipline.
• In lieu of the required education, an equival ent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet inmates' health needs.
• Coordinate and administer medications and treatments.
• Consult with the health care team to coordinate treatment plans.
• Perform assessments in intake/booking, sick call, chronic care, and emergencies.
• Maintain medical records related to health and treatment.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Associate degree in health care or related discipline

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Job description

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!

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

The 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

• 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.

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 addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and handling/carrying medical equipment. Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to medical equipment. Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, or other hazards is possible while performing essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

No Tattoos, Scars or Brands Policy

No tattoos, scars or brands that qualify as 'Unauthorized Tattoos' under the Sheriff's Office Policy 1044.3 are allowed under any circumstances by any member of the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Tattoos on the head, face, neck, or hands are prohibited. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. (Complete policy available upon request).

Selection Process

This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process.

Pre-employment Requirements

Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to ...

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our affirmative action plan and equal employment opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number.

If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO