Licensed Practical Nurse

Indian River County Sheriff's Office

Vero Beach, Florida

Posted Oct 14

License: LPN licenseCurrent Florida LPN license.
Term: Permanent

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Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
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Brief Job Description

The position of Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for administering medical services to inmates incarcerated within the detention facility, under direct or indirect supervision. Full-time and part-time positions available. P/T $26.44 per hour, F/T $55,000 annual.

Job Prerequisites and Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.
Current Florida LPN license.
Ability to work shifts.

Application Process

Application and complete job description is available online at www.ircsheriff.org. Additional questions about the application process may be obtained by contacting Human Resources at 772-978-6355.

The IRCSO is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F, EOE/ADA Compliant. The IRCSO is a Drug Free Workplace. The IRCSO is a Veteran's Preference workplace.

Job Type: Full-time Pay: $60,000.00 per year

Benefits

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

License/

Certification

LPN (Required)

Work Location: In person

What's around it?

In Vero Beach, FL

Vero Beach, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent: $1,221/mo
Household income: $69,758/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Vero Beach, FL

NeighborhoodsCentral Beach on the barrier island offers an upscale, highly walkable coastal environment where residents live steps from ocean access, boutique shopping, and cultural venues. On the mainland, McAnsh Park near the county library is prized for its historic, non-gated neighborhood character, while Vero Beach South provides expansive suburban subdivisions popular with families and professionals. Those seeking more accessible price points often look to Gifford on the mainland or head just north to Sebastian Highlands, an established community known for larger lots and no mandatory homeowners associations.

Central Beach on the barrier island offers an upscale, highly walkable coastal environment where residents live steps from ocean access, boutique shopping, and cultural venues. On the mainland, McAnsh Park near the county library is prized for its historic, non-gated neighborhood character, while Vero Beach South provides expansive suburban subdivisions popular with families and professionals.

Those seeking more accessible price points often look to Gifford on the mainland or head just north to Sebastian Highlands, an established community known for larger lots and no mandatory homeowners associations.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realpha.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: youtube.com

Getting aroundGetting around Vero Beach typically requires a personal vehicle due to limited public transit coverage. Mainland neighborhoods like Vero Beach South report average drive times of around seventeen minutes, and access across town is supported by major arterials like US-1 and nearby Interstate 95. In contrast to more congested coastal cities in South Florida, beach access points and public parking areas throughout Vero Beach are free and easy to navigate.

Getting around Vero Beach typically requires a personal vehicle due to limited public transit coverage. Mainland neighborhoods like Vero Beach South report average drive times of around seventeen minutes, and access across town is supported by major arterials like US-1 and nearby Interstate 95. In contrast to more congested coastal cities in South Florida, beach access points and public parking areas throughout Vero Beach are free and easy to navigate.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: palmparadiserealty.com Source 3: floridarambler.com

OutdoorsOutdoor life centers on twenty-six miles of Atlantic beaches and the Indian River Lagoon estuary, where locals regularly kayak and boat alongside manatees, dolphins, and sea turtles. Cyclists and trail runners explore the Historic Jungle Trail, an eight-mile hard-packed sand road along the lagoon that was once the original A1A, leading north toward Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge. On the mainland, McKee Botanical Garden features an eighteen-acre subtropical hammock with streams, outdoor waterfalls, and a renowned water lily collection.

Outdoor life centers on twenty-six miles of Atlantic beaches and the Indian River Lagoon estuary, where locals regularly kayak and boat alongside manatees, dolphins, and sea turtles. Cyclists and trail runners explore the Historic Jungle Trail, an eight-mile hard-packed sand road along the lagoon that was once the original A1A, leading north toward Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge.

On the mainland, McKee Botanical Garden features an eighteen-acre subtropical hammock with streams, outdoor waterfalls, and a renowned water lily collection.

Sources

As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: floridarambler.com Source 2: thedaleygroup.com Source 3: visitflorida.com

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Living in Vero Beach

Vero Beach offers healthcare workers a tranquil alternative to Florida’s congested southern metros, distinguished by a thirty-five-foot building height restriction that preserves its unhurried, low-rise coastal character. Positioned between the Atlantic Ocean and the biodiverse Indian River Lagoon, the city pairs twenty-six miles of uncrowded shoreline and free public parking with cultural institutions like the Vero Beach Museum of Art and Riverside Theatre. Clinical professionals commuting across Indian River County will find mainland neighborhoods like Vero Beach South and McAnsh Park provide suburban convenience and modest drive times, while barrier island enclaves like Central Beach cater to walkable seaside living. Tradeoffs include an early-to-close nightlife, sweltering summer humidity with elevated cooling bills, and the necessity of hurricane readiness from June through November. For nurses seeking an active outdoor lifestyle—from kayaking with manatees to cycling the historic Jungle Trail—without urban gridlock, Vero Beach delivers an authentic, laid-back coastal haven.

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As of 2026Source 1: thedaleygroup.com Source 2: floridarambler.com Source 3: realpha.com

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Vero Beach, FLFrom Census ACS 2024.