Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN)

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Correctional Health Services team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to individuals housed at the Pinellas County Jail while working alongside physicians, advanced practice providers, and fellow healthcare professionals in a collaborative and supportive environment. From conducting health assessments and responding to medical emergencies to developing care plans and providing ongoing treatment, your expertise will play a vital role in promoting the health, safety, and well-being of those in our care.

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, confident professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can think critically while making sound clinical decisions. They are adaptable, organized, and able to work independently while collaborating with a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Whether responding to urgent medical needs, managing chronic conditions, or educating patients, they take pride in delivering high-quality care with professionalism, respect, and integrity.

This position offers a unique opportunity to expand your clinical skills while caring for a diverse patient population in a correctional healthcare setting. Every day brings new challenges, opportunities to grow professionally, and the satisfaction of making a meaningful impact behind the scenes in support of public safety and community health.

The schedule for this position is 7pm-7am, 12-hour shifts, alternating a 3-day and 4-day workweek which requires working every other weekend. Consideration given for relevant experience. The background investigation process may take up to 6 weeks depending upon the complexity of the applicant's background and position for which they've applied. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Nursing and/or Clinical Supervisor, this position evaluates and provides comprehensive nursing care in a correctional setting while observing and maintaining the requirements of security.

Work is reviewed through observation and results obtained. Shift work required.

Performs all duties associated with the assigned post descriptions efficiently and effectively, and without error; renders nursing care and treatments according to protocol; provides inmate care based upon inmate need/condition.

Formulates nursing care plans, conducts health screenings, history and physical assessments, sick call assessments, responds to emergencies refers complex health issues, and anything outside the RN scope of authority to a mid or upper-level practitioner.

Assists the MD/DO/PA/NP with sick call, minor surgical procedures, scheduling, inmate flow, implementing/taking off orders, completing MARs, etc.

Documents effectively and efficiently in the electronic or paper health record; utilizes the Master Problem List to document inmate problems; utilizes problem oriented medical record (Subjective, Objective, Assessment and Plan - SOAP format) to document all inmate contacts.

Maintains logs, prepares reports, and gathers accurate statistics, as directed; assume the duties/responsibilities of the supervisor when requested in the absence of the supervisor.

Assists with new member orientation and annual training; assist with the reordering and stocking of supplies; attend monthly staff meetings, educational classes, etc.

Regular and reliable attendance is required as an essential function of the position. This position is considered essential and, in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, will be required to report to work.

Participates in Sheriff's Office recruitment and community relations activities as directed.

• High School graduation or equivalent diploma from an institution accredited by an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) or licensed as a degree granting institution by the Commission for Independent Education
• One (1) year experience in a correctional setting or comparable clinical environment such as public health, urgent care, acute care, or long-term rehabilitation setting
• Graduation from an accredited registered nursing program
• Current…