Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant, Certified

Working Title: LPN/CMA Job Class: Licensed Practical Nurse/Medical Assistant, Certified Agency: Corrections Dept Job ID : 94241 Location : Faribault Telework Eligible : No Full/Part Time : Full-Time Regular/Temporary : Unlimited Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted : 06/19/2026 Closing Date : 06/25/2026 Hiring Agency : Department of Corrections Division/Unit : Health, Recovery & Programming Work Shift/Work Hours : Rotating Shift/Varies Days of Work : Varies Travel Required : No Licensed Practical NurseSalary Range: $27.53 - $35.21 / hourly Medical Assistant, CertifiedSalary Range: $25.41 - $32.54 / hourly Classified Status : Classified Bargaining Unit/Union : 204 - Health Care Non Professional/AFSCME Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes The work you'll do is more than just a job. At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities. PLEASE NOTE: THIS POSITION WAS PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED. IF YOU PREVIOUSLY APPLIED TO THIS POSTING, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY TO BE CONSIDERED. This position will be filled in either the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Medical Assistant, Certified (CMA) job classification. The classification level (LPN or CMA) in which the position is filled will be determined based on the qualifications of the applicant who is selected for the position. This position is designated as full-time with day/evening rotating shifts including weekend and holiday shifts as assigned. The LPN/CMA performs duties to assist practitioners and Registered Nurses in providing health care to incarcerated individuals. Responsibilities include: Perform functions related to "rooming" the incarcerated individual for practitioner examinations, including obtaining blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respiration, weight and documenting complaints. Perform phlebotomy functions with incarcerated individuals, including collecting blood and urine samples and performing other tests ordered by the practitioner. Conduct Blood Pressure Clinic and other chronic care clinics with incarcerated individuals. Administer medication as prescribed by the practitioner. Minimum Qualifications To be qualified for and considered for this position, applicants must meet all of the minimum qualifications listed below. Ensure that your resume contains descriptions of your work experiences sufficient for comparison against the requirements stated below and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held . Licensed Practical Nurse Graduation from an approved school of nursing plus current licensure in Minnesota as a Practical Nurse without limitations or restrictions. Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email. Medical Assistant, Certified Completion of an approved training program in medical assisting plus certification or registration as a medical assistant by passing a national examination. Computer experience sufficient to complete electronic charting and use basic computer functions such as email. Preferred Qualifications The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position: Licensed Practical Nurse. Hands-on clinical experience providing direct patient care in a hospital, long-term care and/or clinic setting. Clinical experience in a correctional or secured setting. Experience working in a correctional or secured setting. Experience in a specialized clinical area(s), such as in gender-specific, geriatric, juvenile health care, medical/surgery unit, and/or behavioral health. Physical Requirements The completion of pre-placement physical components may be required for this position. These components consist of a tuberculosis screening and/or respirator clearance. The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position. For a copy of the PDA, please email Katie Wynn ( View email address on click.appcast.io ). Additional Requirements The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check which includes successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation. Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections' policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records. New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment. The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) does not participate in E-Verify. The DOC will not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. 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