Associate Registered Nurse – Temporary

Anoka County

. Provide direct and indirect nursing care addressing inmates' psychological, physical, and mental health needs .

Posted 10/9/2026part-timeAnoka • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $36 - $50 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing nursing care in a correctional setting, including medication administration, patient assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Holds a Registered Nurse license in Minnesota and maintains compliance with facility policies and health standards.

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Registered Nurse License in MinnesotaNursing Care in Correctional SettingMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentInterdisciplinary Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Nursing CareMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentMedical Record MaintenanceEmergency Care

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

Associate Degree in Health CareBachelor's Degree in Nursing (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Correctional HealthInmate CareHealth Care CoordinationCriminal Background InvestigationDOT Physical

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct and indirect nursing care addressing inmates' psychological, physical, and mental health needs
Coordinate and administer medications and treatments
Consult with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate individual care plans
Assess inmates during intake/booking, sick call, chronic care, medical unit care, and emergencies
Implement nursing care and medical orders safely and responsibly
Maintain medical records related to screening, treatment, and care
Promote effective communication
Provide on-call coverage consistent with facility policies and standards
Support essential care and critical health needs in a correctional facility
Work a minimum of four shifts per month, including one weekend, across 8- or 12-hour shifts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in health care or related discipline
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis
Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota
Valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use
Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation
Successfully pass required pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualification checks
Ability to provide nursing care to inmates in a correctional setting
Preferred: Bachelor's degree in nursing, health care, or related field
Preferred: Previous job-related experience as a Registered Nurse
Preferred: Previous job-related experience in Correctional Health or similar field
Ability to meet Sheriff's Office tattoo, scar, and brand policy requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Advancement/professional development opportunities
Work-life balance
Flexible scheduling with choice of when to work
Minimum of four shifts per month, including one weekend per month