Registered Nurse (Night Shift) ***$2,000 Sign-On Incentive*** - Military veterans preferred

Salary: $31.26 Hourly

Location : Kissimmee, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Job Number: 02027

Department: Public Safety

Division: Corrections

Opening Date: 01/24/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

General Description of Duties

** $2,000 SIGN-ON INCENTIVE***

**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 10 lbs.
• If less lifting involved will require significant walking/standing may be required.
• If mostly sitting is involved will require push/pull on arm or leg controls.
• Expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken word or perceiving sound by ear.
• Good eyesight for production or safety of self and others.
• Physical agility is required in kneeling, bending, stooping, and reaching.
• Required to have clear vision at distances of 20 inches or less.

Osceola County offers a comprehensive benefits package to fit the needs of our employees and their families. Following is a snapshot of our core benefits.

Medical and Dental Insurance at no cost to the employee. In addition, the County contributes 83% to the dependent(s) premium coverage. Department Heads are eligible for Medical and Dental insurance coverage on the first date of employment.

Group Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
Coverage
Deductions Per Paycheck
(26 Paychecks)
Employee Employee + 1 Family Health-HRA Base $0.00 $102.38 $159.25 Health-HRA Buy-Up $31.57 $138.89 $216.06 Dental Base $0.00 $11.99 $22.08 Dental Buy-Up $3.16 $18.14 $30.75 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

County's Contribution to the Medical Plan:

Coverage
Tier Annual
Contribution HRA Base Employee $9,807.72 HRA Base Emp+1 $15,091.96 HRA Base Family $22,921.08 Coverage
Tier Annual
Contribution HRA Buy-Up Employee $9,436.70 HRA Buy-Up Emp+1 $14,952.34 HRA Buy-Up Family $22,703.72

Medical Health Reimbursement Account (HRA): The County contributes $500 per employee or $1,000 for employee plus dependents, for medical and prescription-related expenses.

State-of-the-Art Employee Wellness Center: The County provides a private health center for County Employees and eligible dependents. The Employee Wellness 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 Wellness 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 Wellness Center on day one of employment. The Wellness Center is available to patients 8 years of age and older.

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.

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.

Membership in the Florida Retirement System: This benefit cannot be easily matched by a traditional 401k plan. Current County contributions are:
•Regular Class - 11.91%
•Special Risk - 27.83%
•Senior Management - 31.57%

The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans - the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan. Both plans are subject to a mandatory 3% employee contribution.

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 Assistance Program (EAP): EAP provides confidential counseling and referral services to employees and their family membersat no cost.

Employee Wellness Program promotes various activities to encourage total well-being including physical, emotional, and financial health. Rewards can be earned.

Gym Membership Reimbursement up to $20.00 per month.

Vacation and Sick Leave accruals as follows:

Vacation Accruals Per Month 1 month to 5 years 8 hours 5 years and 1 month to 10 years 10 hours 10 years and 1 month to 15 years 12 hours 15 years and 1 month to 20 years 13.34 hours 20 years and over 16.66 hours
Sick Leave Accruals Per Month Full-time Employees 8 hours Part-time Employees 4 hours
11 Paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday (to be chosen by the Employee)

• 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

Paid Bereavement Leave:Up to three (3) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are less than 200 miles from Kissimmee and up to five (5) working days off with pay if funeral or memorial services are more than 200 miles from Kissimmee.

40 hours of Administrative Leave per fiscal year for Exempt employees.

Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $1,600 per Calendar Year, for degree-seeking employees. The degree must be related to the employee's position.

Employee Recognition Program: Monetary rewards are available.

Sick Leave Bank: Available to employees experiencing a catastrophic medical-related event, with up to 240 hours, per fiscal year. Enrollment required.

01

Do you possess an Associates Degree in Nursing or related field? If so, please list the major/concentration. (Education must be demonstrated in the "Education" section of the application.)(Also, upload a copy of degree.) If no, list N/A.

02

Do you possess a Florida Registered Nurse (RN) License? (If so, please upload a copy of your medical license and list the number below). If no, list N/A.

03

Do you have a current hands-on CPR certification from American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI). Must have current hands-on CPR? (If so, please upload your certification).

• Yes
• No

04

Are you a U.S. Military Veteran?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you electing to claim Veteran's Preference? (If electing to claim Veteran's Preference, please make sure to complete the Veteran's Preference Eligibility Form located on the home page of NeoGov.)

• Yes
• No

Required Question