LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)

Seminole County Sheriff's Office; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Corrections Medical Services Team in the John E. Polk Correctional Facility. You will perform inmate care, fill prescriptions, document in EMR, and support physicians in a high-autonomy environment.

Must hold Florida LPN licensure with CPR/OSHA CEUs and a valid Florida Driver's License. Salary is negotiable; closing date is November 3, 2026.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license.
• CPR, OSHA updates, CEU certifications as required for licensure.
• Valid Florida Driver's License and active licensure.

Responsibilities

• Interview and screen inmates to obtain medical information.
• Provide initial inmate care and perform physical assessments.
• Document care and assessments per policy, using EMR.
• Administer medications as directed and maintain drug counts.
• Assist physicians, transcribe orders, and provide emergency care as needed.
• Maintain compliance with division policies and prepare medical documents.

Skills

LPN license

Inmate care

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

The Seminole County Sheriff's Office is now accepting applications for the position of LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE.

Join our nationally recognized Corrections Medical Services Team as a Licensed Practical Nurse 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.

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.

Salary is negotiable based on related training, education, and experience.

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
• Provides initial inmate care as required
• Completes physical assessments on inmates in accordance with medical protocol
• Documents all care and assessments per policy
• Performs a variety of healthcare and diagnostic procedures and tests, including vital signs, injections, IV insertion, phlebotomy procedures, PPD insertion and readings, urinalysis, wound care, and blood sugar tests, within the scope of practice and licensure
• Reviews physician transcription, lab results, and electronic medical records to ensure prescribed treatments are administered
• Administers medications as directed
• Logs use of medical supplies, including administered medications, needles, syringes, keys, and medical instruments, per policy
• Assists the physician when seeing patients and transcribing physician orders. Provides emergency care to inmates or staff as required
• Maintains drug, narcotic, and sharps counts in accordance with division policies and procedures
• Prepares, maintains, and scans medical documents as needed
• Document encounters in the electronic medical record using the approved SOAPE format
• May be assigned special projects as required
• Performs other duties as assigned to fulfill the needs of the division

• High School Diploma/GED
• Must possess and maintain a State of Florida license as a Licensed Practical Nurse
• Must possess and maintain current licensure and CPR, OSHA updates, and CEU certifications as required for licensure and accreditation
• 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, and required training activities, calls for mandatory overtime needs and calls for service during times of an emergency.

Knowledge of general nursing methods and practices, including public health and communicable diseases.

Ability to demonstrate ethical and professional behavior. Ability to solve problems. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to follow instructions. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with superiors and the medical community. Ability to lift at least twenty-five pounds in the performance of daily duties.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment for this position is within the confines of 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

-Some sedentary work and some standing and walking; constant use of a computer

Lifting

-Able to lift at least 25 pounds without assistance

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. May be required to respond for any critical incident, manmade or natural. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime

Classified Position

Please direct any questions to:

Seminole County Sheriff's Office

Human Resources Division

100 Eslinger Way

Sanford FL 32773

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