CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT (CNA)

SEMINOLE COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Seminole County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Certified Nurse Assistant to support the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. The CNA will perform initial medical screenings, document findings, and assist medical staff in a high-autonomy environment.

Applicants must hold a Florida CNA/CMA license, have CPR/OSHA CEUs current, and be prepared for day/night shifts with rotating days off. Emphasis on ethical conduct and professional communication with inmates and staff.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of responsible work experience.
• Florida CNA or CMA license required; phlebotomy coursework preferred.
• CPR, OSHA updates, and CEU certifications must be current.
• Internal applicants must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews and conducts initial medical screening of inmates.
• Prepares documentation on screening.
• Takes and records vital signs.
• Documents encounters in the electronic medical record using SOAPE format.
• May draw blood and prepare samples for laboratory analysis.
• Logs use of medical supplies and maintains records.
• Prepares, maintains, and scans medical documents as needed.
• Assists other nurses or physicians as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

Ethical conduct

Follow Instructions

Professional behavior

Medical knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Florida CNA/CMA license

Job description

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT (CNA).

Join our nationally recognized Corrections Medical Services Team as a Certified Nurse Assistant and play a vital role in delivering specialized and quality care to individuals housed within the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. Work alongside a dedicated medical team with a high level of autonomy; ideal candidates excel at decision-making and thrive in a diverse and supportive environment. 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. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the pre-screen application. A link to the form is provided in red above.

Applications must be submitted before the closing date of November 3, 2026.

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

• 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

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

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Human Resources Division

100EslingerWay

Sanford FL 32773

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