Associate Registered Nurse – Temporary

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care for inmates' psychological, physical, and mental health needs
• Coordinate and administer medication and treatment
• Consult with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate individual care plans
• Perform inmate assessments during intake/booking, sick call, chronic care, medical unit visits, and emergencies
• Implement nursing care and medical orders safely and responsibly
• Maintain medical records related to screening, treatment, and incarceration
• Provide effective communication
• Provide on-call coverage consistent with facility policies and standards
• Support safe and smooth facility operations through skilled assessments, medication management, documentation, and communication

• 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
• Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field preferred
• Previous Registered Nurse working experience preferred
• Previous correctional health or similar experience preferred
• Ability to perform required physical activities, including lifting up to 50 lbs. occasionally
• Ability to work in correctional and detention institutions and potentially encounter uncooperative, angry, or hostile clients
• Compliance with Sheriff's Office tattoo policy

Demonstrates expertise in providing direct and indirect nursing care, including medication administration and patient assessments, while ensuring compliance with facility policies. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams in a correctional environment.

• Registered Nurse in Minnesota
• Medication Management
• Patient Assessment
• Correctional Health Experience
• Effective Communication

• Nursing Care
• Medication Administration
• Patient Assessment
• Medical Record Maintenance
• Chronic Care Management
• Emergency Care
• Intake Assessment
• Treatment Coordination
• Compliance with Health Standards
• Physical Activity Capability

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Problem-Solving
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability

• Registered Nurse License
• Valid Driver's License

• Correctional Health
• Inmate Care
• Healthcare Coordination
• Interdisciplinary Team
• Facility Operations
• Criminal Background Investigation
• Sheriff's Office Compliance