LICENSED PRACTICAL 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 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, including 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 the 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

• Document 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 for the performance of an employee's duties in this position, including scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime, and calls for service during times of 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 respectfully 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