Temporary Registered Nurse - Sheriff's Office; On-site

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) invites you to join our public safety team as a Registered Nurse, Correctional Health. This temporary, non‑exempt, on‑site position provides direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates.

Grade 36: $85,363 to $119,496 ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour). Advancement and professional development opportunities are available.

Anoka County Jail, 325 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303. The facility operates 24/7; shifts include 8-, 10-, and 12-hour schedules.

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to illustrate primary responsibilities.

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates.
• Perform assessments of inmates in intake/booking, sick call, chronic care, medical unit, and emergencies.
• Review and assess prescribed medications brought in by inmates, coordinate and administer medication and treatment.
• Arrange additional health care appointments for dental, medical, psychological, laboratory, and other treatment modes.
• Implement nursing care and medical orders in a knowledgeable, safe, and responsible manner.
• Maintain all medical records related to health and medical screening and treatment administered to inmates while incarcerated.
• Train correctional officers and staff regarding medical procedures.
• Promote and demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Provide on‑call coverage consistent with facility policies and standards.

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years (2,080 annual hours) of job‑related experience, or equivalent education/experience on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota.
• Successful completion of an extensive criminal background investigation.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field.
• Previous experience in correctional health or a similar setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Standard office environment and correctional institutions. Work activities may require contact with uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients. Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity, including viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, walking, or standing. Vision and hearing requirements apply, and physical activity may involve repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, handling/carrying medical equipment, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

(occasionally up to 50 lbs.). Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, or other hazards is possible.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

No tattoos, scars or brands that qualify as 'Unauthorized Tattoos' under the Sheriff's Office Policy 1044.3 are allowed. Tattoos on the head, face, neck, or hands are prohibited; exceptions may be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Your application should include all relevant education and experience, and be used to verify supplemental answers. Candidates who do not sign the informed consent form will not be considered further.

Successful candidates may be required to pass a criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and other qualifications checks. An informed consent form must be signed to allow the County to conduct such screenings.

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to the principles of its affirmative action plan. Employment decisions are made in a manner that further affirmative action and equal opportunity. The County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected status, except where it is a bona fide occupational qualification.