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Job description
Posting Date
09/17/26 Application Deadline
10/01/26 Pay Range
$30.00 - $41.00 hourly
Sign-on bonus of up to $3,000 for eligible licensed practical nurses
Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation for all hours worked over 40 in the designated workweek.
Check out our shift differential pay in addition to our base wage:
* An additional $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 3:00pm - 11:00pm
* An additional $3.00 per hour for hours worked between 11:00pm - 7:00am Job Type
Unclassified Department
Correctional Health About the Position
As a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), you will be a vital member of Maricopa County's Correctional Health Team and work in partnership with Maricopa County Sheriff's Detention Officers. You will perform specialized nursing functions, including administering medications, therapeutic treatments, providing extensive patient care, and participating in the planning, implementation, and overall nursing care evaluation.
On-The-Spot Hiring Event
The Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Department is hosting an in-person hiring event focused on night shift positions on Thursday, October 1,from2pm - 6pm ! Join us at the Flood Control District's Operation Building (South End of Parking Lot), located at 2801 W. Durango Street, Phoenix, AZ 85009.Bring your resume, walk in, and walk out with a new career at Maricopa County!
About Us
Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry-leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, providing medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment (i.e., Medication Assisted Treatment, and Opioid Treatment Program). Our department's culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility. We challenge our team to spearhead initiatives, break down barriers, and advance their expertise.
Proud to Offer
Day and night shifts are available
Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
Work with a wide array of tools and technologies
Exceptional work-life balance
Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
Paid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave
Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
Employee discounts for goods and services
Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 11.98% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
Want to learn more about the County's Qualifying and Compensation Philosophy? Follow this link to learn more!Work With Us | Maricopa County, AZ
We Require
Valid, unrestricted license as a licensed practical nurse issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or issued by another state recognized by the Arizona Board of Nursing as a multi-compact license state
We Also Value
Experience as a licensed practical nurse
Experience in a medical setting, requiring large medication passes.
Intravenous Infusion Therapy/Venipuncture certification
Job Contributions
Provide healthcare to patients inside the Maricopa County Jails
Provide health-related education as appropriate to patient needs
Administer medication and complete related pharmacological procedures
Collect data for assessment of care needs, report findings, and deliver appropriate nursing interventions
Monitor patient's progress and report outcomes
Participate in orientation and training of new employees, contract staff, students, and others
Working Conditions
Ability to work inside a jail
Ability to respond to emergencies
Ability to get on the floor to perform CPR/chest compressions, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 pounds
Be assigned to various clinical locations in the Phoenix area within a 5-mile radius
Selection Procedure
Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive
Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact to initiate the interactive process.
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