Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

General Description of Duties Renders general and specialized 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. Ensures functions under charge are performed in compliance with all federal, state, and local rules, policies, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work. Essential Job Functions Performs nursing services, such as obtaining vital signs, wound care, IV therapy, collecting blood, urine, sputum, and stool specimens, responding to emergencies in the Facility, and performing assessments to insure needs are met in accordance with clinical guidelines and duties imposed by state and federal laws and regulations and OCCD administrative procedures. Provides first aid for injuries and acute illness; reports any health‑related issues and/or concerns. Initiates prompt referral to the appropriate medical facility when more extensive treatment is warranted. Administers and documents all medications as directed by medication records. Orders medications and supplies from the pharmacy and suppliers. Reads, maintains, updates, and files various medical logs, databases, and records; compiles data from patient medical records, e.g., illness/injury logs, medication administration, physical exams, treatments, specimens collected and sent for processing. Verifies all orders from the medical records were properly transposed to the orders/tasks within the electronic medical record and medication administration record. Maintains electronic medical record files on all inmates. Files 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 Qualifications Education: Associates Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university. Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida. Must possess and maintain hands‑on, in‑person (classroom) CPR certification from the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). Online only or e‑Learning CPR certification will not be considered. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions. Ability to clearly communicate information both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of all applicable medical treatments and common medications administered within a corrections facility. Knowledge of pertinent federal, state, and local rules, regulations, ordinances, and other regulatory standards applicable to the work. 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 work independently to carry out assignments to completion. Ability to perform duties with a professional and cooperative work ethic; ability to maintain confidentiality. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with inmates, health and corrections professionals. Ability to deal tactfully and cordially with a variety of people from different cultural backgrounds; ability to deal with people in a variety of changing and complex situations. Ability to work under stressful conditions. Ability to sit, stand, walk, or climb stairs for extended periods of time. Physical Demand Requirements Medium physical demand. 50 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. Employee 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. Group Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83.5% to the dependent(s) premium coverage. Health‑Related Deductions HRA Base Plan Employee: $0.00 Employee + 1: $130.46 Family: $202.93 HRA Buy‑Up Employee: $37.60 Employee + 1: $174.33 Family: $271.19 Dental Base Employee: $0.00 Employee + 1: $12.72 Family: $23.42 Dental Buy‑Up Employee: $3.35 Employee + 1: $19.24 Family: $32.63 Vision Employee: $3.42 Employee + 1: $6.84 Family: $9.15 Short‑Term Disability 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. Vacation & Sick Leave Accruals Service Time Accruals Per Month 1 month – 5 years: 8 hours 5 years and 1 month – 10 years: 10 hours 10 years and 1 month – 15 years: 12 hours 15 years and 1 month – 20 years: 13.34 hours 20 years and over: 16.66 hours Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday (chosen by the Employee) New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving – Day After Christmas Eve Christmas Day 40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees. Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical related event, with up to 240 hours per fiscal year. Enrollment required. 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.) Up to five (5) working days off for Paid Bereavement Leave. Up to $1,600 per Fiscal Year for tuition reimbursement 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 2025, County contribution for Regular Class members is 13.63%, subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution. 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‑tax contributions, as well as IRA plan options. Employee sponsored. Employee Recognition Program We see your hard work, and we celebrate it! Through our Employee Appreciation Committee and the "You've Been Caught Doing Good" program, we recognize outstanding performance or accomplishments with prizes including monetary rewards and merchandise. #J-18808-Ljbffr Osceola County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon