Licensed Practical Nurse – Sheriff's Office

Anoka County

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

Posted 9/15/2026part-timeAnoka • Minnesota • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $64,480 - $90,230 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing direct and indirect nursing care, including medication management and clinical assessments, while maintaining accurate medical records and collaborating with healthcare teams in a correctional setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Licensed Practical NurseMedication ManagementClinical CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationCorrectional Health Experience

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Hard Skills

Nursing CareMedication AdministrationRecord KeepingPatient AssessmentTreatment Planning

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility to Handle Hostile Clients

Tools & Technologies

Medical EquipmentStandard Office EquipmentComputers

Certifications & Qualifications

Accreditation from Technical SchoolLicensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota

Industry Keywords

Correctional HealthInmate CareHealthcare CoordinationCompliance with Tattoo Policy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct and indirect nursing care for inmates' psychological, physical, and mental health needs
Order, administer, and/or distribute prescribed medications
Prepare written records and reports and update treatment and procedure charts
Implement nursing care and medical orders safely and responsibly
Maintain medical records related to screening, treatment, and care during incarceration
Consult with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate individual care plans
Provide clinical care across intake, sick call, chronic care, and emergency situations
Coordinate external healthcare services
Provide on-call coverage according to facility policies and standards
Deliver skilled assessments, medication management, accurate documentation, and clear communication
Work a minimum of four shifts per month, including one weekend, across an around-the-clock jail operation

Requirements

What you’ll need

Accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program
At least 2 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis
Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota
Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation
Successfully pass applicable pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualification checks
Previous correctional health or similar experience preferred
Strong interpersonal and communication skills preferred
Ability to work in a correctional institution and interact with uncooperative, angry, or hostile clients
Ability to perform varied physical activity, including bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking, and standing
Ability to regularly lift 0–25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work with computers, phones, standard office equipment, and medical equipment
Ability to work around bodily fluids, infectious agents, chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, and other hazards
Compliance with Anoka County Sheriff's Office tattoo policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Advancement/professional development opportunities
Work-life balance
Flexible scheduling with a minimum of four shifts per month, including one weekend
Combination of 8- and 12-hour shifts
Equal Employment Opportunity employment practices