Licensed Practical Nurse

Open to all qualified job seekers. Multiple LPN vacancies at Minnesota Correctional Facility (MCF)-Oak Park Heights. Both part-time (minimum 64 hours per two-week pay period) and full-time positions available on rotating day/evening shifts, including weekends and holidays as assigned.

About the role

The Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) assists practitioners and Registered Nurses in delivering health care to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform “rooming” tasks for practitioner examinations: obtain and document vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration), weight, and patient complaints.
• Conduct phlebotomy procedures: collect blood and urine samples and perform other practitioner-ordered tests.
• Operate Blood Pressure Clinic and other chronic-care clinics for incarcerated individuals.
• Administer medications as prescribed by the practitioner.

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• Current, unrestricted Minnesota Practical Nurse license.
• Computer proficiency sufficient for electronic charting, email, and basic functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical nursing experience in hospitals, long-term care, or clinic settings.
• Nursing experience in correctional or secured environments.
• Experience in specialized clinical areas such as gender-specific care, geriatrics, juvenile health, medical/surgical units, or behavioral health.

Physical Requirements

• Pre-placement physical components may include tuberculosis screening and/or respirator clearance.
• Selected finalist must review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA).

Additional Requirements

• Top candidate(s) will undergo a criminal-history check, including verification of sentencing/restitution compliance, probation status, and offender associations.
• Employment history, reference checks, and review of job performance/discipline records may be conducted.
• New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the Department of Corrections does not sponsor work visas.

Pay

$28.01 – $35.83 per hour ($58,484 – $74,813 annually).

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility and diabetes care coverage.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing retirement income after three years of service.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free health, dental, and dependent-care expense accounts.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering confidential support for mental health, relationships, grief, finances, legal issues, and daily living services (e.g., chore assistance, home repair, child/elder care).

Benefits eligibility varies based on employment type, agency funding, union agreements, location, and length of service.