Associate Registered Nurse, Correctional Health

Anoka County • Columbus, MN

28d • Onsite

About The Position

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) invites you to consider joining these public safety professionals as a Associate Registered Nurse, Correctional Health. This position performs a variety of duties which include providing direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position.

Requirements

• Requires an associate’s 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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.

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/417/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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree