Licensed Practical Nurse

• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 07/25/2026
• Closing Date: 07/31/2026
• Hiring Agency:
  Department of Corrections
• Division/Unit:
  Health, Recovery & Programming
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Rotating Shift/Varies
• Days of Work:
  Varies
• Travel Required:
  
  No
• Salary Range: $28.01 - $35.83 / hourly
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This position is designated as part-time with day/evening rotating shifts with some weekend and holiday shifts as assigned. The work schedule will include at least 64 hours per two-week pay period and may include additional hours based on business needs.

Responsibilities include:

• Perform functions related to "rooming" the incarcerated individual for practitioner examinations, including obtaining blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight and documenting complaints.
• Perform phlebotomy functions with incarcerated individuals, including collecting blood and urine samples and performing other tests ordered by the practitioner.
• Conduct Blood Pressure Clinic and other chronic care clinics with incarcerated individuals.
• Administer medication as prescribed by the practitioner.

• Graduation from an approved school of nursing plus current licensure in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse without limitations or restrictions.
• Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email.

• Hands-on clinical nursing experience providing direct patient care in a hospital, long-term care and/or clinic setting.
• Nursing experience in a correctional or secured setting.
• Experience working in a correctional or secured setting.
• Nursing experience in a specialized clinical area(s), such as in gender-specific, geriatric, juvenile health care, medical/surgery unit, and/or behavioral health.