Licensed Practical Nurse - Sheriff's Office
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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.
- Provide on-call coverage consistent with facility policies and standards.
Benefits
- 24 days of paid flexible time off
- up to 12.5 paid holidays
- Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex 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
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
