pool licensed practical nurse - Sanford, United States - Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Description

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of POOL LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN).

Under the supervision of the Providers, performs specialized work providing quality care to persons incarcerated in the John E. Polk Correctional Facility.

**The selected applicant will be scheduled on an as needed basis.**

Each applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver (Download PDF reader). 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 June 5, 2024.

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 Sheriff's 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.

• 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 Driver's License

Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's 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/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

Unclassified Position

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Human Resources Division

Sanford FL 32773

Successful applicants will be required to complete and submit an entire employment application, which will be provided to the applicant by the Human Resources Division. The applicant will then 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 Pre-Screen Questionnaire or Employment Application will disqualify your application.

The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which you've 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 Agency's current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy of General Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here. An applicant's tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agency's review process, even if otherwise meeting the Agency's 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 Sheriff's Office after one year from date of notification.

The Seminole County Sheriff's 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.