Registered Nurse

About the role

The Nature of Work Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Correctional Health Services team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals housed at the Pinellas County Jail while working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, and fellow healthcare professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting
• Observes and maintains the requirements of security
• Evaluates and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting
• Provides inmate care based upon inmate need/condition
• Develops care plans, conducts health screenings, history and physical assessments, sick call assessments, responds to emergencies, refers complex health issues, and anything outside the RN scope of authority to a mid or upper-level practitioner
• Aids the MD/DO/PA/NP with sick call, minor surgical procedures, scheduling, inmate flow, implementing/taking off orders, completing MARs, etc.
• Documents effectively and efficiently in the electronic or paper health record; utilizes the Master Problem List to document inmate problems; utilizes problem oriented medical record (Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan - SOAP format) to document all inmate contacts
• Maintains logs, prepares reports, and gathers accurate statistics, as directed; assumes the duties/responsibilities of the supervisor when requested in the absence of the supervisor
• Aids with new member orientation and annual training; assists with the reordering and stocking of supplies; attends monthly staff meetings, educational classes, etc.

Requirements

• 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
• One (1) year experience in a correctional setting or comparable clinical environment such as public health, urgent care, acute care, or long-term rehabilitation setting
• Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Florida
• Maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials according to the licensure, certification, and registration requirements of the jurisdiction
• CPR – BLS or ACLS Certification
• Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license

Qualifications

• Ability to competently perform the following services: crisis intervention, medical emergencies, physical assessment, medical nursing care, and psychiatric nursing care
• Expertise in making assessment/diagnoses and appropriate follow-through care and treatment, good decision making, organizational and time management skills
• Ability to follow organizational procedures, policies, practices, rules and regulations governing activities of the administrative functions and their interpretations
• Ability to operate equipment and instruments utilized in meeting job requirements and operational responsibilities
• Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Physical Abilities

• Visual acuity of 20/30 vision standard in each eye; if corrective lenses must be used to satisfy 20/30 vision standard, uncorrected vision should be no worse than 20/100 in each eye
• Hearing acuity, single hearing levels should not exceed 25 decibels at either 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, or 2000 Hz nor exceed 30 decibels at 3000 Hz frequencies in each ear
• Must be able to climb stairs for fire drills, Code 99, and other purposes
• Must have full range of motion to administer medical attention and perform CPR on the floor and in other confined areas
• Frequent sitting up to 3 hours per day
• Frequent standing up to 3 hours per day
• Frequent walking up to 6 hours per day
• Frequent lifting up to 20 lbs
• Sometimes lifting up to 50 lbs
• Frequent reaching and twisting
• Sometimes bending
• Sometimes squatting and kneeling

Benefits

We offer a complete benefits package to full and part-time employees. To view the PCSO Benefits Guide click here.

Application Instructions

To apply, please indicate your availability to work the schedule and answer the questions provided.