Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant, Certified

Multiple part-time positions available in either the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) classification. Classification level will be determined based on applicant qualifications.

About the role

The LPN/CMA performs duties to assist practitioners and Registered Nurses in providing health care to incarcerated individuals within a correctional facility.

Responsibilities

• Perform functions related to "rooming" incarcerated individuals for practitioner examinations, including obtaining blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight, and documenting complaints.
• Perform phlebotomy functions, including collecting blood and urine samples and performing other tests ordered by the practitioner.
• Conduct Blood Pressure Clinic and other chronic care clinics with incarcerated individuals.
• Administer medication as prescribed by the practitioner.

Requirements

• Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email.

Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing.
• Current licensure in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse without limitations or restrictions.

Medical Assistant, Certified

• Completion of an approved training program in medical assisting.
• Certification or registration as a medical assistant by passing a national examination.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on clinical experience providing direct patient care in a hospital, long-term care, and/or clinic setting.
• Clinical experience in a correctional or secured setting.
• Experience working in a correctional or secured setting.
• Experience in specialized clinical areas such as gender-specific, geriatric, juvenile health care, medical/surgery unit, and/or behavioral health.

Physical Requirements

• Completion of pre-placement physical components, including tuberculosis screening and/or respirator clearance, may be required.
• Review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position.

Additional Requirements

• Criminal history check, including successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements.
• Employment history and reference checks, including review of job performance and discipline records.
• Fingerprinting within the first 30 days of employment.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the Minnesota Department of Corrections does not sponsor work visas.

Pay

• Licensed Practical Nurse: $27.53 - $35.21 per hour.
• Medical Assistant, Certified: $25.41 - $32.54 per hour.

Schedule

• Part-time, rotating day/evening shifts including weekends and holidays as assigned.
• At least 64 hours per two-week pay period, with potential for additional hours based on business needs.

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care, including IVF, and diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing income after retirement (after three years of service).
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources for physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily living/convenience services such as chore services, home repair, trip planning, and child/elder care.

Benefits eligibility varies based on employment type, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service.