Licensed Practical Nurse - Sheriff's Office

anokacounty; Anoka (MN); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Pension plan

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Anoka County Sheriff's Office seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Health to join a fast-paced, professional jail nursing team. You will provide clinical care across intake, sick calls, chronic and emergency care, manage medications, and coordinate with external services in a correctional setting.

You will work three 12-hour shifts with an every-third-weekend rotation, on-site at the Anoka County Jail.

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program required.
• LPN license in Minnesota required.
• Pass a comprehensive background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to inmates.
• Order, administer, and/or distribute prescribed medications.
• Prepare records and update charts of treatments and observations.
• Implement nursing care and medical orders safely and responsibly.
• Maintain medical records for health services and screenings.
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary health care team for care plans.
• Provide on-call coverage as per facility policies.

Skills

2+ years nursing experience

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

LPN license Minnesota

Job description

Hiring range: $64,480.00 to $90,230.40 annually ($31.00 to $43.38 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! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

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

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32- LELS 567: $64,480.00 to $90,230.40 annually ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour).

Position Description

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) invites you to consider joining our team as a Licensed Practical 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 LPN 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.

Pay & Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

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

Anoka County Jail is staffed 24/7, we are looking to fill shifts with a schedule of three (3) - 12-hour shifts and an every third weekend rotation. Additional hours available to those interested.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

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

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates.
• Order, administer, and/or distribute prescribed medications as directed.
• Prepare written records and reports and update charts containing information on treatments and procedures administered and observations regarding their condition.
• 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.
• Consult with the interdisciplinary health care team to coordinate treatment efforts for individual care plans.
• 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 accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program and at least 2 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
• In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
• Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Previous correctional health or similar experience.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Standard office environment, correctional institution.

• 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.