Registered Nurse, Correctional Health

Job Posting End Date: December 22, 2025 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $85,363 to $119,496 ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour). Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 12/22/2025 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) invites you to consider joining these public safety professionals as a Registered Nurse, Correctional Health. This position performs a variety of duties which include providing direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. 

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $85,363 to $119,496 ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour).

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 36: $85,363 to $119,496 ($41.04 to $57.45 per hour).

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at  https://www.anokacountymn.gov/417/Benefits

• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Jail, 325 Jackson Street, Anoka, MN 55303.

• Expected work hours: The Jail is staffed 24/7, we are looking to fill all shifts with a combination of 8-,10-, and 12-hour shifts.

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Registered Nurse, Correctional Health.

• Provide direct and indirect nursing care to meet the psychological, physical, and mental health needs of inmates.

• Perform assessments of inmates and correctional youth in settings such as intake/booking, sick call, chronic care, medical unit, and emergencies throughout the facility.

• Review and assess prescribed medications brought in by inmates and correctional youth, coordinate and administer medication and treatment to inmates.

• Arrange for additional health care, including 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 medical treatment administered to inmates while incarcerated.

• Train correctional officers and staff regarding medical procedures.

• Promote and demonstrate effective communication skills.

• Rotating weekend and holiday coverage required.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a bachelor’s degree 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

• Registered Nurse in the State of Minnesota

• Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation.

• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Previous correctional health or similar experience.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, correctional and detention institutions, field offices, courtrooms, offender'/clients' homes, hospitals and schools, and various community settings depending on assignment

• Work activities may require contact with uncoop