Associate Registered Nurse, Correctional Health

Job Posting End Date: March 9, 2026 at 11:59pm CST

Hiring range: $74,214 to $89,065 ($35.68 to $42.82 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 03/09/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) invites you to consider joining these public safety professionals as an Associate 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.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $74,214 to $89,065 ($35.68 to $42.82 per hour).

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour).

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

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

• Anoka County Jail is staffed 24/7, we are looking to fill overnight shifts with a schedule of three (3) – 12-hour shifts and an every third weekend rotation.

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

• 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 in settings such as intake/booking, sick call, chronic care, medical unit, and emergencies throughout the facility.

• 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.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires an associate’s 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 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or related field

• Previous Registered Nurse working experience.

• Previous correctional health or similar experience.

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 uncooperative, angry, and sometimes hostile clients depending on assignment

• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a com