BAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE
JAIL FACILITY

5700 Star Lane, Panama City, Florida 32404
Jail: (850) 785-5245 Fax: (850) 769-7376

Tommy Ford
Sheriff

POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION: REGISTERED NURSE

POSITION VACANCY

The Bay County Sheriff's Office Jail Facility is currently accepting applications for full-time
Registered Nurses. Work location will be at the Bay County Sheriff’s Office Jail Facility, 5700 Star
Lane. The compensation for this position is $71,584 (Day Shift) for full-time with scheduled built-in
overtime and $73,783 (Night Shift) with scheduled built-in overtime.

BENEFITS
Retirement through Florida State Retirement system. $150,000 intentional act death and $50,000
occupational accidental death. Ten paid holidays per year. Twelve paid sick leave days per year.
Sick leave incentive: no use of sick leave in 12 months earns 2 days additional vacation leave.
Twelve paid vacation days per year. Seventeen paid military days per year. Uniforms and
equipment furnished. Medical/dental/vision coverage (including family). Optional Cafeteria Plan.
Additional optional insurance coverages. Affiliation with Tyndall Federal Credit Union and various
banks. Covered under Career Protection Act.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
The successful applicant should be able to perform ALL of the following functions at a pace and
level or performance consistent with the actual job performance requirements.
Apply appropriate nursing skills in the care and treatment of inmates/residents. Attend sick call with
the physician to see inmates/residents; prepare a list of inmates/residents to be examined; prepare
examining room and equipment. Operate pill call, dispense medication and document as required by
applicable policies and/or procedures. Control medication, syringes and other medical supplies or
equipment and inventory as required by established procedures. Perform emergency procedures as
needed and call the physician for treatment orders. Keep equipment and work area clean; utilize
appropriate sanitation methods. Document and report activities in accordance with established
policies and/or procedures including medical file documentation.
Assist supervisor with evaluating the provision of all medical services to prevent the inappropriate
use or duplication of those services. Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical
records. Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses. Recommend methods of improving
operational efficiency and cost effectiveness of health-related services. Comply with all applicable
pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances. Inspect the medical unit for items
that could be used as contraband by inmates/residents; securely store or safely dispose of supplies
and equipment. Read, comprehend, and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental
regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical
instructions and commitment orders. Communicate effectively and coherently to administration, staff,
inmates/residents, visitors, and the general public, particularly in situations requiring tact, diplomacy,
understanding, fairness, firmness and good judgment. Attend scheduled staff meetings, promote
communications and the proper flow of relevant information in the medical unit. Help evaluate and
recommend physical safety requirements necessary to provide a safe working environment for both

patients and staff. Facilitate professional accreditation of the medical program by providing the
required level of efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services. Help prepare and
disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate
action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies. Endeavor to comply with the
requirements of applicable regulations, laws, rules, procedures, policies, standards and/or contract.
Help initiate and complete investigations and inquiries with accuracy, as directed, by gathering
information and evidence, interviewing, and obtaining the statements; exercise independent
judgment by determining when probable cause exists to recommend or take disciplinary action.
Reliably and repetitively identify inmates/residents by visual means. Engage in functions in confined
areas to include working rotating shifts and physically checking the doors, windows, and other areas
to verify they are secure. Be aware that verbal abuse may be present with the hostile views and
opinions of inmates/residents and others encountered in an antagonistic environment. Perform
rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters to include administering basic emergency
medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and
evacuating people from confined areas. Take appropriate action to prevent or diffuse potentially
disruptive situations. Establish and maintain effective working relations with others and handle
difficult interpersonal contacts. Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid
conclusions. Always remain alert and react quickly, efficiently, and calmly in emergencies and other
high stress situations.
NOTE: These are illustrative duties. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the
position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
(1) High school diploma, GED certification or equivalent or greater. (2) Must be a Registered Nurse
in the State of Florida. (3) A valid Florida driver's license is required.

RESPONSE

Individuals interested in this position are required to submit the following:
(1) A Bay County Sheriff's Office Application available through the Personnel Section, 5700 Star
Lane, Panama City, FL 32404 or at http://www.bayso.org. (2) Must complete and include all
documentation requested within the application. Those individuals with applications on file must
update and resubmit. All applications shall be submitted to the Jail Division Personnel Office.

ADDITIONAL INQUIRY
Any questions regarding this VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT should be sent to the Jail Division
Personnel Office, at (850) 215-5599 or 215-5097.
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THE BAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THE BAY COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE IS A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE