Licensed Practical Nurse

Provide direct and indirect nursing care for inmates' psychological, physical, and mental health needs Provide clinical care across intake, sick call, chronic care, and emergency situations Order, administer, and/or distribute prescribed medications as directed Prepare written records and reports and update charts on treatments, procedures, and patient conditions Implement nursing care and medical orders safely and responsibly Maintain medical records related to health screening, treatment, and care provided during incarceration Consult with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to coordinate individual care plans Coordinate external healthcare services Promote and demonstrate effective communication skills Provide on-call coverage consistent with facility policies and standards Requirements Accreditation from a technical school or applicable trades program 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 Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Minnesota Successfully pass an extensive criminal background investigation Previous correctional health or similar experience preferred Ability to provide care in a correctional institution and interact with uncooperative, angry, or hostile clients Ability to perform varied physical activity, including bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, and handling/carrying medical equipment Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs. and occasional lifting of up to 50 lbs. Ability to use computers, phones, standard office equipment, and medical equipment Ability to meet required vision and hearing abilities Ability to work three 12-hour shifts with every third weekend rotation Must comply with Sheriff's Office tattoo, scar, and brand policy Successfully pass required pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and/or other qualification checks as applicable Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in providing direct and indirect nursing care within a correctional setting, including medication administration, patient record management, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proficient in handling diverse patient needs while ensuring compliance with facility policies and maintaining effective communication. Highest-signal resume keywords Licensed Practical Nurse Correctional Health Experience Medication Administration Patient Record Management Interdisciplinary Care Coordination ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills Clinical Care Patient Assessment Medication Distribution Health Screening Emergency Care Chart Updating Care Plan Implementation Physical Activity Handling Medical Equipment Usage Record Keeping Soft Skills Effective Communication Interpersonal Skills Crisis Management Team Collaboration Adaptability Certifications & Qualifications Licensed Practical Nurse in Minnesota Industry Keywords Correctional Institution Inmate Care Healthcare Services Coordination Criminal Background Investigation DOT Physical Tools & Technologies Medical Equipment Standard Office Equipment Computers Phones #J-18808-Ljbffr