Licensed Practical Nurse
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Job Description
General Description
- The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is now accepting applications for the position of LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE.Under the supervision of the Providers this position performs specialized work providing quality care to persons incarcerated in the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.REQUIRED DOCUMENTEach applicant must complete aNOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link for the form has been provided in red above.Applications must be submitted before the closing date of August 5 2025.
Typical Duties
Note: Listed functions duties responsibilities and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriffs Office.
Interviews and conducts initial screening on new inmates to obtain medical information/screening
Provides initial inmate care as required
Completes physical assessments on inmates in accordance with medical protocol
Documents all care and assessments per policy
Performs a variety of healthcare and diagnostic procedures and tests to include vital signs injections IV insertion phlebotomy procedures PPD insertion and readings urinalysis wound care and blood sugar tests within the scope of practice and licensure
Reviews physician transcription lab results and electronic medical records to ensure prescribed treatments are administered
Administers medications as directed
Logs use of medical supplies including administered medications needles syringes keys and medical instruments per policy
Assists physician when seeing patients and transcribing physician orders. Provides emergency care to inmates or staff as required
Maintains drug narcotic and sharps counts in accordance with division policies and procedures
Prepares maintains and scans medical documents as needed
Documents encounters in the electronic medical record using the approved SOAPE format
May be assigned special projects as required
Performs other duties as assigned to fulfill the needs of the division
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Must possess and maintain a State of Florida license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
- Must possess and maintain current licensure and CPR OSHA updates and CEU certifications as required for licensure and accreditation
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other
Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employees duties for this position to include scheduled work hours and required training activities calls for mandatory overtime needs and calls for service during times of an emergency.
Knowledge of general nursing methods and practices including public health and communicable diseases.
Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior. Ability to solve problems. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with superiors and the medical community. Ability to lift at least twenty-five pounds in the performance of daily duties.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work environment for this position is within the confines of the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. This position has direct contact with inmates. The position is assigned to a day or night shift with rotating days off.
PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIREMENTS
Mobility-Some sedentary work and some standing and walking; constant use of a computer
Lifting-Able to lift at least 25 pounds without assistance
Visual-Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work
Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching
Emotional/PsychologicalPotential contact with hostile individuals; direct inmate contact exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma grief and death; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration
Special Requirements- Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty. May be required to respond for any critical incident manmade or natural. Some assignments may require working weekends nights and/or occasional overtime
Classified Position
Please direct any questions to:Seminole County Sheriffs OfficeHuman Resources Division100EslingerWaySanford FL 32773
External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation which includes but not limited to past employment/education verification driver license review credit history prior drug use history arrest/conviction record and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.
The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicants background and position for which youve applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.
Candidates must also comply with the Agencys current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy ofGeneral Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here. An applicants tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agencys review process even if otherwise meeting the Agencys policy.
Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriffs Office after one year from date of notification.The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is committed to a diverse work force is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.
Employment Type
Full-Time
