Licensed Practical Nurse

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care for inmates' psychological, physical, and mental health needs
• Provide clinical care across intake, sick call, chronic care, and emergency situations
• Order, administer, and/or distribute prescribed medications as directed
• Prepare written records and reports and update charts on treatments, procedures, and patient conditions
• Implement nursing care and medical orders safely and responsibly
• Maintain medical records related to health screening, treatment, and care provided during incarceration
• Consult with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate individual care plans
• Coordinate external healthcare services
• Promote and demonstrate effective communication skills
• Provide on-call coverage consistent with facility policies and standards

• Accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program and at least 2 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience
• In lieu of the required education, 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
• Previous correctional health or similar experience preferred
• Ability to provide care in a correctional institution and interact with uncooperative, angry, or hostile clients
• Ability to perform varied physical activity, including bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and handling/carrying medical equipment
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to use computers, phones, standard office equipment, and medical equipment
• Ability to meet required vision and hearing abilities
• Ability to work three 12-hour shifts with every third weekend rotation
• Must comply with Sheriff's Office tattoo, scar, and brand policy
• Successfully pass required pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualification checks as applicable

Demonstrates expertise in providing direct and indirect nursing care within a correctional setting, including medication administration, patient record management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in handling diverse patient needs while ensuring compliance with facility policies and maintaining effective communication.

• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Correctional Health Experience
• Medication Administration
• Patient Record Management
• Interdisciplinary Care Coordination

• Clinical Care
• Patient Assessment
• Medication Distribution
• Health Screening
• Emergency Care
• Chart Updating
• Care Plan Implementation
• Physical Activity Handling
• Medical Equipment Usage
• Record Keeping

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Crisis Management
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability

• Licensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota

• Correctional Institution
• Inmate Care
• Healthcare Services Coordination
• Criminal Background Investigation
• DOT Physical

• Medical Equipment
• Standard Office Equipment
• Computers
• Phones