Associate Registered Nurse – Sheriff’s Office

Anoka County

Associate Registered Nurse providing direct and indirect care to inmates at Anoka County Jail. Collaborating with health care teams to address inmates' health needs while ensuring safety and compliance.

Posted 7/8/2026full-timeAnoka • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $74,214 - $103,896 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates
Coordinate and administer medication and treatment to inmates as assigned
Consult with the interdisciplinary health care team to coordinate treatment efforts for individual care plans
Perform assessments of inmates under the coordination of the interdisciplinary health care team
Implement nursing care and medical orders in a knowledgeable, safe, and responsible manner
Maintain all medical records related to health and medical screening and medical treatment administered to inmates while incarcerated
Promote and demonstrate effective communication skills
Provide on-call coverage consistent with facility policies and standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Requires an Associate degree in health care or related discipline
In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis
Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota
Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use
Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field
Previous Registered Nurse working experience
Previous experience in correctional health, or similar

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days of flexible paid time off
Up to 12.5 paid holidays
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees
Pension plan and other retirement investment options
Advancement/professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Nursing CareMedication CoordinationHealth AssessmentsMedical Record MaintenanceTreatment Implementation

Soft Skills

Effective Communication

Certifications

Associate Degree in Health CareBachelor’s Degree in Nursing (Preferred)