CNA - Rotating Night Shifts

Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA). This position performs technical work providing initial medical screening to persons incarcerated in the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. Required document: Each applicant must complete a Notarized Background Investigation Waiver. Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted before the closing date of August 18, 2026.
Typical Duties
Note: Listed functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills are not intended to be all-inclusive, and the employer reserves the right to assign additional responsibilities as deemed necessary for the operational efficiency of the Sheriff's Office.

Interviews and conducts initial screening on new inmates to obtain medical information/screening
Prepares documentation on screening as instructed
Takes and records vital signs
Completes physical observations of inmates in accordance with medical protocol
Documents encounters in the electronic medical record using the approved SOAPE format
May be required to draw blood and follow established protocols for preparing samples for laboratory analysis
Logs the use of medical supplies, including bandages, keys, and medical instruments
Prepares, maintains, and scans medical documents as needed
Provides assistance to other nurses or physicians as necessary
Performs all other duties as assigned or required
Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED
One (1) year of responsible work experience
Must possess and maintain a State of Florida license as a Certified Nursing Assistant or Certified Medical Assistant, with coursework in phlebotomy preferred
Must possess and maintain current licensure and CPR, OSHA updates, and CEU certifications as required for licensure and accreditation
Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriff's Office one (1) year probationary period
Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other
Regular and prompt attendance is mandatory in the performance of an employee's duties for this position, to include scheduled work hours, required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs, and calls for service during times of an emergency.
Knowledge of basic nursing methods and practices, including public health and communicable diseases.
Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior; to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to follow instructions; to maintain effective working relationships with superiors and the medical community.
Working conditions: The work environment for this position is in the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. This position has direct contact with inmates. The position is assigned to a day or night shift with rotating days off.
Physical attributes requirements: Mobility - Both sedentary work and standing/walking; constant use of a computer
Lifting - Able to lift at least 25 pounds
Visual - Constant overall vision; constant eye-hand coordination; frequent reading/close-up work
Dexterity - Frequent repetitive motion and reaching
Emotional/Psychological Potential contact with hostile individuals; direct inmate contact, exposure to emergency situations; may be exposed to trauma, grief, and death; frequent public contact; decision-making and concentration
Special requirements - Ability to behave respectably and with utmost integrity even when off duty; direct inmate contact; May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural. Shift work (days or nights) with rotating days off, including working weekends, nights, holidays, and/or overtime
Classified position. Please direct any questions to: Seminole County Sheriff's Office Human Resources Division 100 Eslinger Way Sanford FL 32773 View email address on click.appcast.io View phone number on click.appcast.io