Job Posting End Date: October 29, 2026 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $74,214 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 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! 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 11:59 pm on 10/29/2026 in order to be considered. Position Description The Anoka County Sheriff’s Office (ACSO) invites you to consider joining our team as a Temporary Associate Registered Nurse, Correctional Health where you’ll become part of a dedicated, tight knit nursing team committed to delivering exceptional care in a complex correctional setting. This role is fast paced and offers the opportunity to provide meaningful care every day. You’ll use your clinical judgment and steady presence to make a real difference. The Anoka County Jail nursing team is known for its professionalism, teamwork, and compassion — and you’ll be an essential contributor to that mission. As the Associate Registered Nurse, you will provide clinical care across intake, sick call, chronic care, and emergency situations. Your responsibilities include managing medications, coordinating external healthcare services, maintaining accurate medical records, and carrying out medical orders. Consider joining our team where you’ll be supported by dedicated colleagues, valued for your expertise, and trusted to make a meaningful impact every day. If you’re looking for purposeful work in a collaborative, mission driven environment, we’d be excited to welcome you. This temporary Associate Registered Nurse role gives you the flexibility to choose when you work—only four shifts per month, including one weekend—while still making a meaningful impact. In this position, you’ll deliver essential care, support critical health needs, and help keep the facility running safely and smoothly through skilled assessments, medication management, accurate documentation, and clear communication. This is a temporary, part-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Pay & Benefits Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 34: $74,214 to $103,896 ($35.68 to $49.95 per hour). Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at the Anoka County Jail, located at 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- and 12-hour shifts. Minimum of 4 shifts per month, including 1 weekend per month. 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 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, health care, or related field. Previous job-related experience as a Registered Nurse. Previous job-related experience in Correctional Health, or similar field. 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 computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and handling/carrying medical equipment. Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to medical equipment. Exposure to bodily fluids, infectious agents, toxic or caustic chemicals, airborne particles, fumes, or other hazards is possible while performing essential duties. 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 under any circumstances by any member of the Anoka County Sheriff's Office. Tattoos on the head, face, neck, or hands are prohibited. Exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. (Complete policy available upon request). Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here. Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO Our team of over 2,000 employees is united by a common mission to preserve the public's trust. We do this by bringing our very best to work every day and serving Anoka County's citizens in a respectful, innovative and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Apply today to join our team.

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