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Maricopa County

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maricopa County, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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Licensed Practical Nurse Posting Date:

01/06/26

Application Deadline:

01/29/26

Pay Range:

$29.00 - $40.50 hourly.

Sign‑on Bonus:

up to $3,000 for eligible LPNs.

Shift Differential:

Additional $1.75 per hour 3:00 pm‑11:00 pm; $3.00 per hour 11:00 pm‑7:00 am.

Job Type:

Unclassified

Department:

Correctional Health

About the Position As an LPN, you will be a vital member of Maricopa County’s Correctional Health Team, partnering with Detention Officers to administer medications, provide therapeutic treatments, extensive patient care, and participate in planning, implementation, and overall nursing care evaluation.

On‑The‑Spot Hiring Event The Maricopa County Correctional Health Services Department will host an in‑person hiring event on Thursday, January 22, from 2:00 pm‑6:00 pm at the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Training Center, 2627 S. 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ.

About Us Correctional Health Services (CHS) is an industry‑leading healthcare organization for the incarcerated population, offering medical, dental, mental health, psychiatric care, and substance abuse treatment, including Medication‑Assisted Treatment and Opioid Treatment Program. Our culture promotes collaboration, continuous training, and flexibility.

Proud to Offer

Day and night shifts available

Opportunities for growth and development

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 on‑site Maricopa County Kids Club

Paid vacation, sick time, and paid parental leave

Extensive wellness program with healthcare premium discounts

Employee discounts for goods and services

Defined retirement benefit with 12% monthly contribution and 100% employer match on Day 1

We Require

Valid, unrestricted license as an LPN issued by the Arizona State Board of Nursing or another state recognized by the Board as a multi‑compact state

We Also Value

Experience as an LPN

Experience in a medical setting requiring large medication passes

Intravenous Infusion Therapy/Venipuncture certification

Job Contributions

Provide healthcare to patients inside Maricopa County Jails

Provide health‑related education as appropriate to patient needs

Administer medication and complete related pharmacological procedures

Collect data for care needs assessment, report findings, and deliver appropriate nursing interventions

Monitor patient 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 perform CPR, push medical equipment, climb stairs, and lift patients on a gurney that may weigh up to 35 pounds

Being assigned to various clinical locations within a 5‑mile radius of Phoenix

Selection Procedure

Only the most qualified candidates will be considered

Consideration given only 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/fingerprint investigation and drug/alcohol testing as required for safety‑sensitive positions

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Government Administration

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