Licensed Practical Nurse (Night Shift)

Bay County Sheriff's Office • Bay County Jail, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position performs essential facilities responsibilities as a civilian LPN. This role involves being in sight and sound of incarcerated inmates and treating them with professionalism, integrity, and compassion. The entry level compensation for this position is $67,485.00 (with scheduled built-in overtime).

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of an accredited equivalency diploma.
• Must be a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• Be of good moral character.
• Clean criminal background.

Responsibilities

• Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates.
• Attend sick call with the physician to see inmates.
• Prepare examining room and equipment.
• Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by applicable policies and/or procedures.
• Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or equipment and inventory as required by established procedures.
• Perform emergency procedures as needed and call the physician for treatment orders.
• Keep equipment and work area clean.
• Utilize appropriate sanitation methods.
• Document and report activities in accordance with established policies and/or procedures including medical file documentation.
• Assist supervisor with evaluating the provision of all medical services to prevent the inappropriate use or duplication of those services.
• Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records.
• Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
• Recommend methods of improving operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services.
• Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
• Inspect the medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmates; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment.
• Read, comprehend, and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions and commitment orders.
• Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff, inmates, visitors, and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment.
• Attend scheduled staff meetings, promote communications and the proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
• Help evaluate and recommend physical safety requirements necessary to provide a safe working environment for both patients and staff.
• Facilitate professional accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services.
• Help prepare and disseminate safety, and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
• Endeavor to comply with the requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contracts.
• Help initiate and complete investigations and inquiries with accuracy, as directed, by gathering information and evidence, interviewing, and obtaining the statements; exercise independent judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend or take disciplinary action.
• Reliably and repetitively identify inmates by visual means.
• Engage in functions in confined areas to include working rotating shifts and physically checking the doors, windows, and other areas to verify they are secure.
• Be aware that verbal abuse may be present with the hostile views and opinions of inmates and others encountered in an antagonistic environment.
• Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
• Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially disruptive situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relations with others and handle difficult interpersonal contacts.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Always remain alert and react quickly, efficiently, and calmly in emergencies and other high stress situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED