Licensed Practical Nurse (Night Shift) ***$2,000 Sign-On Incentive***

Correctional Facility Nurse***$2,000 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE*** Position subject to close at any time Please Note: This position is eligible for Night Shift Differential Pay NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS: INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED.General Description of DutiesRenders general nursing care to inmate patients in a Correctional Facility. Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques to promote the physical and mental health of the inmate population.Essential Job FunctionsPerforms nursing services, such as obtaining vital signs, wound care, IV therapy, collecting blood, urine, sputum and stool specimens, respond to emergencies in the Facility, and gathering other subjective and objective data from patients to insure needs are met in accordance with clinical guidelines, as well as duties imposed by the State and Federal laws and regulations and OCCD administrative procedures.Accurately document all data obtained, treatments, specimens collected and sent for processing as well as any other patient encounter. Administer all medications and recording such on-medication administration record. Order medications and supplies from the pharmacy and suppliers. Evaluate patients upon request.Verify all orders from the medical records were properly transposed to the orders/tasks within the electronic medical record and medication administration record. Maintain electronic medical record files on all inmates. File all necessary medical reports in the patient's medical record.Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.Minimum QualificationsEducation/Licenses/Certifications:High school diploma or GED.Must have Florida LPN license.Current hands-on CPR certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI)Must have current hands-on CPR.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of normal nursing practices.Must be able to work with people from all walks of life.Must be able to communicate both orally and in writing.Ability to accurately follow complex medical orders.Knowledge of all applicable medical treatments and common medications administered within a corrections facility.Ability to access, operate and maintain various software applications; ability to read, update and maintain various records and files.Ability to operate basic office equipment, e.g., computer terminals, printers, copy machines, telephone systems, facsimile machines.Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic; ability to maintain confidentiality.Physical Demand Requirements:Physical Demand: Medium50 pounds maximum lifting.Frequent (up to 2/3 of the work time) lifting, carrying up to 25 lbs.Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.Physical demand requirements are more than light work.BenefitsEmployee Benefits Welcome to a workplace that values you. Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit your needs and the needs of your family. Join us in making a difference in our community, knowing we're here to support you every step of the way.Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83% to the dependent(s) premium coverage.Deductions Per Paycheck - HRA Base PlanCoverage - Employee - Employee + 1 - FamilyHealth-HRA Base - $0.00 - $140.89 - $219.17HRA Buy-Up - $40.60 - $188.28 - $292.88Dental Base - $0.00 - $13.10 - $24.12Dental Buy-Up - $3.45 - $19.82 - $33.61Vision - $3.42 - $6.84 - $9.15Short-Term Disability - $0.00 - N/A - N/ALong-Term Disability - $0.00 - N/A - N/AShort-Term and Long-Term Disability At no cost to the employee. The County offers Short-Term and Long-Term Disability at 60% of the employee's weekly base salary. The employee has the option to purchase an additional 10% coverage.Employee Assistance Program (EAP) EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family members at no cost.Employee Wellness Program Employee Wellness Program promotes a variety of activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.Gym Membership Reimbursement Gym Membership Reimbursement, up to $20.00 per month.Basic Life Insurance Policy At no cost to the employee, equal to one time the employee's annual salary, rounded to the next thousand dollars. Employees can opt to buy additional Life Insurance.Employee Health Center The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Health Center offers an array of primary care services, including sick visits, enhanced by x-ray services, pulmonary tests, lab work, and a dispensary offering over 200 generic medications onsite. Services at the Health Center are offered at no cost to the employees and their eligible dependents.Employees who are enrolled on the County's Medical plan have access to the Employee Health Center on day one of employment. The Health Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals Service Time - Accruals Per Month1 month - 5 years - 8 hours5 years and 1 month - 10 years - 10 hours10 years and 1 month - 15 years - 12 hours15 years and 1 month - 20 years - 13.34 hours20 years and over - 16.66 hoursSick Leave Accruals Classification - Accruals Per MonthFull time employees - 8 hoursPart time employees - 4 hoursPaid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)New Year's DayMartin Luther King Jr. DayMemorial DayJuneteenthIndependence DayLabor DayVeterans DayThanksgiving DayThanksgiving - Day AfterChristmas EveChristmas DayAdministrative Leave 40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.Sick Leave Bank Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical related event, with up to 240 hours per fiscal year. Enrollment required.Vacation/Sick Leave Buy-Back Program Eligible employees may sell back up to eighty (80) hours of accrued leave per fiscal year. (This program is subject to availability of funds and may be amended or terminated at any time without notice.)Paid Bereavement Leave Up to five (5) working days off.Tuition Reimbursement Up to $1,600 per Fiscal Year, for degree seeking employees. Degree must be related to employee's current position.Membership in the Florida Retirement System The County is a Florida Retirement System Employer! For Fiscal Year 2026-2027, County contribution for Regular Class members is 13.59%, subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution. Rates and Contributions are set by Florida Legislation.A 457b Deferred Compensation Program A 457b Deferred Compensation Program is also available to help employees boost their retirement saving goals, with pre-tax and post-