| Location | Pensacola, FL |
New Hourly Rate
Close Date: September 30, 2026
The incumbent of this position provides general patient care and basic patient education. The incumbent takes direction from the Nurse Manager and the Registered Nurse-In-Charge and follows medical orders from physicians and mid-level providers. The work site for this position is the Escambia County Jail
This is a "mandatory-testing" position that requires Drug Testing.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Follows all related federal, state, jail health care, and Escambia County Board of County Commissioners policies, regulations, and guidelines
Participates in the screening, evaluation, and care of inmates in a variety of settings which includes sick call, mental health care, chronic illness clinics, the infirmary, and confinement while under the supervision of a physician and/or registered nurse
Provides treatment and medication administration as per physician and mid-level practitioner orders
Performs specific nursing tasks including vital signs, venipuncture, and IV therapy (must have phlebotomy and IV certifications)
Provides appropriate nursing interventions in emergency situation
Responsible for complete and accurate documentation of care provided in the inmate's health record
Maintains health services records logs and assists with data entry within the scope of nursing related items
Maintains accountability of all controlled substances and prescription medications according to federal and state laws and organizational regulations
Participates in the monitoring, requisition, and documentation of the use of medical supplies and equipment
Provides supervision for non-licensed health care staff
Participates in inmate educational health programs
Coordinates with medical, dental, mental health, and ancillary personnel, as required, to ensure continuity of care
Participates in continuing education and in-service training to maintain professional capabilities and proficiency
Assists in the training and orientation of new employees
Performs other related duties as assigned
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Training and Experience:
Certification in Florida as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements
Licenses and Certifications:
State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) License
Must possess a Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification at the time of employment
Security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Correctional nursing experience
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics (KSAOs):
federal, state, correctional health care standards, institutional policies and regulations and accreditation and certification requirements
clinical operations and procedures
all facets of professional nursing, patient care, infection control, safety, quality assurance and institutional practices
performing clinical nursing procedures
writing
communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interpersonal relations with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction
prepare and process laboratory samples using established protocols
work effectively with a diverse community
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
County-wide Employee Responsibilities:
All Escambia County BCC employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Escambia County BCC's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Escambia County BCC employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Emergency Management Responsibilities:
During emergency conditions, the incumbent of this position will automatically be considered an emergency service worker. This employee is subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and is expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in the class typically require: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, finger and hand dexterity as well as repetitive motions.
Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, blood and other bodily fluids, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises and travel.
Benefits/Compensation Package: