Licensed Practical Nurse

About the role

The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our Correctional Health Services team. In this role, you will provide high-quality nursing care to individuals housed at the Pinellas County Jail while working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, registered nurses, and fellow healthcare professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment. Your responsibilities will include administering medications and treatments, assisting with sick calls, responding to medical emergencies, and monitoring inmate health to promote the health, safety, and well-being of those in our care.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and treatments
• Assist with sick calls
• Respond to medical emergencies
• Monitor inmate health
• Assist with treatment plans
• Provide patient education
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care with professionalism, respect, and integrity

Qualifications

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• Graduation from an accredited LPN program
• Licensed as an LPN in the State of Florida
• Maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction
• Satisfactory completion of 30+ hour IV Certification
• CPR – BLS or ACLS Certification
• Possess a valid Florida driver’s license
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check

Requirements

• Applicants must be tobacco/nicotine free during length of employment

Benefits

• $5,000.00 hiring bonus with three or more years’ experience
• $3,000.00 hiring bonus with less than 3 years' experience
• Tuition Loan Forgiveness Program up to $10,000.00 with proof of student loan
• Receive $2,500.00 upon signing and $2,500.00 each year for up to 3 additional years

Pay

• Up to Four Years' Experience Pay
• 1 year experience = $28.28 per hour
• 2 years’ experience = $29.06 per hour
• 3 years’ experience = $29.84 per hour
• 4 years’ experience = $30.63 per hour

Schedule

• Night Shift, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM