About the Department
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - EVENING/OVERNIGHT SHIFT FROM 1530-0600 (5:30 PM-6:00 AM).
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.
Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link to the form is provided in red above.
Salary is negotiable based on related training, education, and experience.Applications must be submitted before the closing date of May 12, 2026.
Position 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
Other Qualifications
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:
Seminole County Sheriff's Office
Human Resources Division
100 Eslinger Way
Sanford FL 32773
mmcnamara@seminolesheriff.org
(689) 355-2627