Registered Nurse, Sheriff's Office (Temporary)

County of Anoka; Minnesota; On-site; USD 85,000 - 119,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Anoka is seeking a Temporary Registered Nurse, Correctional Health to deliver essential nursing care within the Anoka County Jail. The role supports intake, sick call, chronic care, and emergencies, requiring strong clinical judgment and teamwork.

You will manage medications, coordinate external services, and maintain accurate records in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. This on-site, part-time position offers meaningful impact with fixed shifts and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing and MN RN license.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience.
• Passing extensive background check.
• Experience in correctional health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to inmates in various settings.
• Assess inmates at intake/booking, sick call, chronic care and emergencies.
• Review medications, coordinate and administer treatments.
• Arrange for additional health care including dental, medical and psychological services.
• Maintain medical records and document orders accurately.
• Train correctional officers and staff on medical procedures.
• Support rotating weekend and holiday coverage.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Clinical nursing

Assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

Hiring range: $85,363 to $119,496 ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour). The 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 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 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 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 36: $85,363 to $119,496 ($41.04 to $57.45 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

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates.
• Perform assessments of inmates and correctional youth in settings such as intake/booking, sick call, chronic care, medical unit, and emergencies throughout the facility.
• Review and assess prescribed medications brought in by inmates and correctional youth, coordinate and administer medication and treatment to inmates.
• Arrange for additional health care, including appointments for dental, medical, psychological, laboratory and other treatment modes.
• 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.
• Train correctional officers and staff regarding medical procedures.
• Promote and demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Rotating weekend and holiday coverage required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree 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.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
• Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation.
• Previous job-related experience in Correctional Health, or similar field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

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 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

It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. 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.

Commitment to

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affiantive 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. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affiantive Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. 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. Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO. Our team of over 2,000 employees is united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's 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!