Certified Nurse Assistant (Cna)
About The Position
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is hiring a Certified Nurse Assistant to perform technical work providing initial medical screening to people incarcerated at the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. The role includes direct inmate contact and work on an assigned day or night shift with rotating days off. Applicants must submit a notarized Background Investigation Waiver with the pre-screen application. Applications are due before November 3, 2026. External applicants undergo a thorough background investigation, and selected candidates receive a conditional offer contingent on a medical examination and drug screening. Applicants must disclose tattoos and body ornamentation as part of the agency review process.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One year of responsible work experience.
- Possess and maintain a State of Florida license as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant.
- Possess and maintain current licensure, CPR, OSHA updates, and CEU certifications as required for licensure and accreditation.
- Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.
- Demonstrate knowledge of basic nursing methods and practices, including public health and communicable diseases.
- Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; communicate effectively orally and in writing; follow instructions; and maintain effective working relationships with superiors and the medical community.
- Maintain regular and prompt attendance, including scheduled work hours, required training, mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during emergencies.
- Behave respectfully and with utmost integrity, including off duty.
- External applicants must complete a background investigation, including employment and education verification, driver's license review, credit history, prior drug use history, arrest and conviction record review, and computerized voice stress analysis testing.
- Applicants selected for employment must complete a medical examination with drug screening and comply with the agency's current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy.
Nice To Haves
- Coursework in phlebotomy is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Interview and conduct initial medical screening of new inmates to obtain medical information.
- Prepare screening documentation as instructed.
- Take and record vital signs.
- Perform physical observations of inmates in accordance with medical protocol.
- Document encounters in the electronic medical record using the approved SOAPE format.
- Draw blood when required and follow established protocols for preparing samples for laboratory analysis.
- Log the use of medical supplies, including bandages, keys, and medical instruments.
- Prepare, maintain, and scan medical documents as needed.
- Assist other nurses or physicians as necessary.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
