Registered Nurse (Day Shift)

Osceola County Sheriff's Office - Sheriff Christopher A. Blackmon; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Osceola County Sheriff's Office seeks a licensed Registered Nurse to provide in‑mate nursing care within a correctional facility. The role administers medications, performs nursing assessments, and ensures adherence to federal and state regulations.

The position requires an active Florida RN license and in‑person CPR certification, with duties spanning vital signs, wound care, IV therapy, and documentation in the EMR. Night shift differential applies.

Qualifications

• 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 CPR Certification from AHA/ARC/ASHI.

Responsibilities

• Renders general and specialized nursing care to inmate patients in a Correctional Facility.
• Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local rules, policies and regulatory standards.
• Performs nursing services such as obtaining vital signs, wound care, IV therapy, and specimen collection.
• Documents medications and orders in the electronic medical record and maintains medical logs.
• Maintains confidentiality and collaborates with health and corrections professionals.

Skills

Vital signs

Wound care

IV therapy

Medication administration

EMR documentation

Communication

Confidentiality

Inmate care

Team collaboration

Clinical guidelines

Education

Associates Degree in Nursing

Job description

• 50 pounds maximum lifting.
• Veterans Day

General Description of Duties

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.

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

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs 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 performing assessments 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.
• 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.
• Order 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.
• 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 Qualifications

Education:

Associates Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university.

Certifications/Licenses

• Must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Florida.
• Must possess and maintain hands on, in-person (classroom) CPR Certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). Online only or eLearning 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

• Physical Demand: Medium
• 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.

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.

• Coverage
• Employee
• Employee + 1
• Family
• Health-HRA Base
• $0.00
• $140.89
• $219.17
• HRA Buy-Up
• $40.60
• $188.28
• $292.88
• Dental Base
• $0.00
• $13.10
• $24.12
• Dental Buy-Up
• $3.45
• $19.82
• $33.61
• Vision
• $3.42
• $6.84
• $9.15
• Short-Term Disability
• $0.00
• N/A
• N/A
• Long-Term Disability
• $0.00
• N/A
• N/A

Short-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 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

Sick Leave Accruals

Classification

• Accruals Per Month
• Full time employees
• 8 hours
• Part time employees
• 4 hours

Paid Holidays

• 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

Administrative 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-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.