Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Health
About The Position
Join the Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO), where every day our members follow our mission "To protect and serve the community in a manner that preserves the public trust." We invite you to consider joining these public safety professionals as a Licensed Practical 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. Interviews will take place the week of October 27th, 2025, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Requirements
- Requires accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program and at least 2 years of job-related experience
- Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota
- Successfully pass an extensive background investigation
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or Practical Nursing Diploma.
- Previous correctional health or similar experience.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Rotating weekend and holiday coverage required.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
