LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN) – EVENING SHIFT Position Available In Seminole, Florida

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

(LPN) – EVENING SHIFT
Job Details  This listing closes on 5/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada). Employer Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Salary $53,851.20 – $68,099.20 Annually Location

SANFORD, FL

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number 00989 Department

CORRECTIONS

Division MEDICAL Opening Date 05/13/2025 Closing Date 5/27/2025 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada) Classified Service
Yes
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General Description The Seminole County Sheriff’s Office is now accepting applications for the position of

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE – EVENING/OVERNIGHT SHIFT FROM 1530-0600

(5:30PM-6AM). 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 DOCUMENT

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 May 27, 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 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 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 Driver’s License Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other 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 Classified Position
Please direct any questions to:
Joy Jackson
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office
Human Resources Division
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford

FL 32773

joyjackson@seminolesheriff.org
(407) 665-6499 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 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