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Licensed Practical Nurse

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Maricopa County

Phoenix, Arizona

LPN

Sign-on bonus

Posted Aug 13

Shift
Evenings
Hours a week
40
Unit
Psych

What the listing says

Role

Schedule
Evenings · 40 hours
Term
Permanent
On the floor
Precepting expected · Floating required
Setting
Correctional
Accepts
LPN

Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.

Pay

Against the board
This role$30/hr
nursing in Arizona$38/hr

The median for nursing in Arizona is $38/hr, across 276 postings. It covers every nursing role in the state, so it is a bearing, not a like-for-like comparison.

Shift differential
+$1.75/hr
Sign-on bonus
$3,000

About this role

Posting Date

08/13/26

Application Deadline

08/27/26

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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 on Thursday, September 10, from 2pm - 6pm ! Join us at Maricopa County Sheriff's Training Center located at 2627 S. 35th Ave, Phoenix, AZ . 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 MHRFeedback@maricopa.gov to initiate the interactive process.

Sourced from Maricopa County’s careers page.

Requirements

  • LPN

Benefits

  • Wellness program
  • Paid parental leave
  • Health insurance
  • Parental leave
  • Employee discount
  • Retirement plan

Place

City
Phoenix, Arizona
Rent against this pay
30% of monthly gross
This role$1,582/mo rent
Monthly gross$5,200/mo

$1,582 median rent against $5,200 a month at $30/hr for 40 hours a week, before tax.

Local household income
$81,332/yr

all local households, not nurse pay

Metro price level
3% above the national average

Phoenix area index 103.3, where 100 is the national average.

Address
Phoenix, AZ, USA

Phoenix delivers year-round sunshine, sweeping desert mountain views, and a booming healthcare sector with major hospital systems constantly hiring RNs. The metro offers everything from bustling urban cores to quiet suburban sprawl, plus easy weekend escapes to Sedona or Flagstaff when the Valley heat calls for a cooler break.

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Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

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You would practice as a nurse inside Maricopa County Correctional Health in Phoenix, partnering with Sheriff detention officers on medications, therapeutic treatments, and day-to-day patient care. The service line covers medical, dental, mental health, psych, and MAT/OTP needs for the…

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Psychiatric is open from year one. Behavioral health spans inpatient, emergency, and community settings.

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