Charge Nurse

Note: Listed functions duties responsibilities and skills are 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.

Assesses the condition of injured and ill inmates and implements necessary nursing interventions in emergency situations within the scope of practice and licensure. Attends to inmate medical needs for those housed in the infirmary.

Conducts physical assessments on inmates in accordance with medical protocol.

Reviews physician transcription lab results and medication rosters to ensure prescribed treatments are administered. Administers or delegates the administration of medications as required to infirmary/clinic patients. Document encounters in the medical record using the approved SOAPE format.

Logs use of medical supplies including administered medications needles syringes keys and medical instruments. Maintain drug narcotic and sharps counts in accordance with division policies and procedures.

Prepares maintains and files medical documents as needed. May be assigned special projects as required.

Supervises RNs LPNs CNAs MAs on assigned shifts. Responsible for nursing assignments and daily statistics from staff under his/her supervision. Monitors the performance of the staff and reports findings to the Manager (Clinical) or takes corrective action for improvement as appropriate

Assures appropriate application of clinical knowledge in the care of all patients. Plans for delivery of care to the patient and evaluates the outcomes of care delivered in relation to clinical effectiveness.

Insures adequate staff coverage. Insures adequate staff coverage and approves personal time off requests.

Initiates and effectively recommends performance evaluations disciplinary and/or commendatory actions for assigned personnel.

• Must possess and maintain a State of Florida license as a Registered Nurse
• Four (4) years experience as a Registered Nurse (BSN can be substituted for 2 years experience)
• Supervisory experience preferred
• Consideration may be given to equivalent combination of related training education and experience
• Must possess and maintain current licensure and CPR card OSHA updates and CEU certification as required for licensure
• Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriffs Office one (1) year probationary period
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License

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 advanced nursing methods and practices including public health and communicable diseases.

Ability to follow instructions and to maintain effective working relationships with superiors and the medical community; to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; to solve problems and to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

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-Mostly sedentary work but some standing and walking; constant use of a computer

Lifting-Able to lift at least 25 pounds

Visual-Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work

Dexterity-Frequent repetitive motion and reaching

Emotional/Psychological Potential 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

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.