Advanced Practice Registered Nurse; APRN

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking to fill a vacancy for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN).

Work Schedule
12‑hour shifts from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am on a rotating schedule that repeats itself every two weeks.
Background investigation may take up to six weeks depending on complexity.

• Document efficiently and effectively all services rendered or ordered for an inmate in the electronic health record (EMR), or on paper forms if an EMR is unavailable.
• Review and approve all electronic medication, diagnostic, and treatment orders, refusal forms, scanned documents, alerts, and other items via the Provider’s Queue in the EMR.
• Assist in developing, implementing, monitoring, and annually reviewing health‑care policies and procedures, clinical guidelines, and training materials.
• Review and countersign diagnostic studies; inform inmates of results, order medications from the formulary, and determine treatments as indicated. Document justifications for changes in treatment modality.
• Attend continuous quality improvement (CQI) meetings, provider meetings, read‑off training, and other required meetings.
• Conduct chart reviews and healthcare audits on medical documentation to improve processes and assist with cost containment; provide related statistics and reports.
• Interview/examine inmates to formulate a medical diagnosis using established guidelines; prescribe appropriate treatment modalities and communicate health status, housing requirements, and work status.
• Prescribe medications within the constraints of APRN protocols agreed upon by the Medical Director; obtain and document consents and manage inmates on these medications regularly.
• Communicate and maintain a working relationship with medical staff, mental health staff, administration, Pinellas County Jail staff, and outside provider agencies.
• Comply with all rules, directives, policies, procedures, and protocols of the department and agency.
• Participate in training/orientation of new employees when required.
• Order laboratory and other diagnostic tests as required; consult with and refer to other health staff when indicated.
• Remain fiscally responsible by utilizing the approved formulary and ordering only medically necessary diagnostic tests and procedures.
• Perform minor surgical procedures, including suturing lacerations, I&D, biopsy of skin lesions, treatment of burns, wound care and debridement, nail removal, local anesthetic administration, etc.
• Counsel inmates on hygiene, prescribed treatment, chronic disease management, preventative care, and related topics; document instruction in the EMR.
• Act as a consultant to detention staff and to medical/mental health providers during and after working hours.
• Participate in the Sheriff’s Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the position upon request.

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or post‑master’s certification.
• Licensed as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Florida; family practice, adult health, or acute care certification.
• Maintain appropriate, unrestricted credentials per licensure, certification, and registration requirements.
• CPR‑Basic Life Support or ACLS certification.
• At least one year of experience as an APRN.
• Valid Florida driver’s license.
• Consideration for this position requires a credit check.

• Utilize diagnostic skills to assess and discern illnesses and injuries promptly.
• Interpret basic X‑rays to diagnose inmates’ complaints in a timely manner.
• Apply effective time‑management skills to accommodate scheduled sick‑call visits and emergent cases while fielding phone inquiries from staff.
• Employ interpersonal skills when dealing with inmates and staff in an ever‑changing environment.
• Perform all job functions without posing a direct threat to others’ health or safety.

• Climb stairs for fire drills, Code 99, and other purposes.
• Full range of motion to administer medical attention and perform CPR on the floor and in confined areas.
• Stand up to 5 hours per day.
• Walk up to 5 hours per day.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.
• Frequently twist, reach, bend, squat, or kneel.

We offer a complete benefits package to full‑time and part‑time employees. View the PCSO Benefits Guide.