Registered Nurse – Sheriff's Office

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💰 $41 - $57 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing nursing care within a correctional environment, including medication management, patient assessment, and effective communication with diverse populations. Holds a Registered Nurse license in Minnesota and possesses the ability to work under challenging conditions while maintaining compliance with facility policies.

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Registered Nurse License in MinnesotaCorrectional Health ExperienceMedication ManagementPatient AssessmentEffective Communication

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Hard Skills

Nursing CarePatient AssessmentMedication AdministrationMedical Record MaintenanceHealthcare CoordinationEmergency ResponseChronic Care ManagementTraining and EducationCompliance with Health RegulationsPhysical Activity Capability

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

Medical EquipmentStandard Office EquipmentComputersPhones

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in NursingRegistered Nurse License

Industry Keywords

Correctional HealthInmate CareMental Health NeedsHealth ScreeningSafety and Operations24/7 Care EnvironmentAnoka County Sheriff's Office Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct and indirect nursing care addressing inmates’ psychological, physical, and mental health needs
Assess inmates and correctional youth during intake/booking, sick call, chronic care, medical unit visits, and emergencies
Review prescribed medications and coordinate/administer medication and treatment
Arrange additional healthcare, including dental, medical, psychological, laboratory, and other treatment
Implement nursing care and medical orders safely and responsibly
Maintain medical records for health screening and treatment provided during incarceration
Train correctional officers and staff on medical procedures
Communicate effectively with patients, staff, and care providers
Provide care across a 24/7 jail environment using 8- and 12-hour shifts
Support facility safety and operations through skilled assessments, medication management, documentation, and communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree and 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
Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota
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 as applicable
Strong interpersonal and communication skills preferred
Previous job-related experience in Correctional Health or similar field preferred
Ability to perform varied physical activity, including bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and handling/carrying medical equipment
Regularly lift 0–25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in a correctional/detention environment and potentially encounter uncooperative, angry, or hostile clients
Ability to work with computers, phones, standard office equipment, and medical equipment
Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays
Compliance with Anoka County Sheriff's Office tattoo policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Advancement/professional development opportunities
Work-life balance
Flexible scheduling with choice of when to work, subject to minimum four shifts per month including one weekend
Reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities