Licensed Practical Nurse, Sheriff's Office (Temporary)

About the role

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office invites you to join our team as a Temporary Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional Health. This is a temporary, part‑time, non‑exempt, on‑site position at the Anoka County Jail (325 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303). You will become part of a dedicated nursing team delivering exceptional care in a complex correctional setting, with the flexibility to choose when you work—only four shifts per month, including one weekend—while serving your community and enjoying work‑life balance. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

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.

Qualifications

• Accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program and at least 2 years (2,080 annual hours) of job‑related experience; 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.
• Preferred: Previous job‑related experience in Correctional Health or a similar field.
• Preferred: Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Physical demands include vision (close, distance, focus adjustment, color perception), hearing for general and phone communication, and physical activity such as bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, handling/carrying medical equipment, regular lifting of 0‑25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs., and possible exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, or other hazards.

Pay and Benefits

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 32: $64,480.00 to $90,230.40 annually ($31.00 to $43.38 per hour). Advancement and professional development opportunities are available.

Schedule

Minimum of 4 shifts per month, including one weekend shift per month. Shifts may be 8‑ or 12‑hour; the facility is staffed 24/7.