Description
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN (as needed)
Responsible for observing inmate/offender/detainee behavior patterns; screening inmate medical requests; responding to medical emergencies; performing triage; reporting infectious diseases to appropriate agencies/departments. Incumbent must also take vital signs, administer medications, inventory SHARPS; and manage chronic medical problems. Duties also include completing, updating, and submitting required reports/documents/forms.
Specific duties may include, but are not limited to:
- Assist with the medical needs of inmates
- Dispense appropriate medication as directed
- Assist with medical assessments
- Processes applicable incoming and outgoing documents and/or files
The official job application provides additional details about responsibilities, qualifications, and requirements.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Must have a current Florida LPN license and CPR certification
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products
- Read, speak, and understand the English language
- Must pass an extensive background investigation including polygraph and drug test
- As-needed position covering 12 hour shift schedule including nights, weekends and holidays
About the Clay County Sheriff's Office
Clay County (FL) sits just south of Jacksonville and west of St. Augustine on the banks of the St. Johns River. Clay County is a natural paradise known for its scenic trails, vast wildlife, and countless waterways. Today, we're home to over 219,000 residents and are best known for our rich history, outdoor amenities, and vibrant communities.
For law enforcement families looking to move here, our schools are ranked among the Top-10 school districts in Florida, and our communities are second to none when it comes to American values and southern hospitality.
Here at the Clay County Sheriff's Office, we offer a variety of career paths and opportunities to help you further your professional goals. The Support Staff at the Clay County Sheriff's Office consists of civilian employees responsible for providing behind-the-scenes work needed to keep the sheriff's office functioning effectively.
The Clay County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer; prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
We proudly honor Veterans Preference in accordance with section 295.07, F.S.
Learn more at www.claysheriff.com.
