Licensed Practical Nurse

Maricopa County

. Perform specialized nursing functions as a member of Maricopa County's Correctional Health Team .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timePhoenix • Arizona • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $30 - $41 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing specialized nursing care within correctional health settings, including medication administration, patient assessment, and therapeutic treatments. Holds a valid nursing license and possesses the ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.

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Licensed Practical NurseIntravenous Infusion Therapy CertificationMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentEmergency Response

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Hard Skills

Medication AdministrationPatient CareTherapeutic TreatmentsData CollectionNursing InterventionsVenipunctureCPR/Chest CompressionsClinical AssessmentEmergency ResponsePatient Monitoring

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationTraining and OrientationAdaptabilityProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Licensed Practical Nurse LicenseIntravenous Infusion Therapy Certification

Industry Keywords

Correctional HealthMaricopa CountyDetention Health CareSafety-Sensitive PositionMulti-Compact License State

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform specialized nursing functions as a member of Maricopa County's Correctional Health Team
Work in partnership with Maricopa County Sheriff's Detention Officers
Administer medications and complete related pharmacological procedures
Provide therapeutic treatments and extensive patient care
Participate in planning, implementation, and evaluation of overall nursing care
Provide healthcare to patients inside Maricopa County jails
Provide health-related education appropriate to patient needs
Collect data for assessment of care needs, report findings, and deliver appropriate nursing interventions
Monitor patient progress and report outcomes
Participate in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and others

Requirements

What you’ll need

Valid, unrestricted license as a licensed practical nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state
Ability to work inside a jail
Ability to respond to emergencies
Ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 pounds
Ability to be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy
Must meet drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Experience as a licensed practical nurse
Experience in a medical setting requiring large medication passes
Intravenous Infusion Therapy/Venipuncture certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for eligible licensed practical nurses
Overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek
Shift differential pay: additional $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 3:00pm–11:00pm
Shift differential pay: additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 11:00pm–7:00am
Day and night shifts are available
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Work with a wide array of tools and technologies
Exceptional work-life balance
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to the on-site Maricopa County Kids Club
Paid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Arizona State Retirement System defined retirement benefit with 11.98% monthly contribution rate and 100% employer match on Day 1