About Facility Nurse (015-000-002)

Fairfield County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement/Pension Plan

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

401K/Deferred Compensation

HSA/Health Savings Account

MSA/Medical Spending Account

Public Loan Forgiveness Program

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Personal Days

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development/Training

Job summary

Fairfield County is seeking a Licensed Practical Nurse to coordinate inmate medical treatment and tests, under county medical providers. You will maintain records, manage supplies, and respond to emergencies in the detention center.

The role requires high school/GED, LPN certification, and five years of LPN or related experience. Compensation ranges from $69,000 to $74,000, depending on experience, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent and LPN certification

Responsibilities

• Coordinates medical treatment of inmates with County medical providers.
• Coordinates medical treatment with State agencies as needed.
• Performs various medical tests (urine, blood, DNA, TB).
• Acts as Infection Control Designated Officer for Detention Center.
• Maintains medical records per laws.
• Maintains inventory of medical supplies.
• Administers 14-day physical program.
• Administers immunizations to employees and inmates.
• Maintains certifications and training.
• Monitors activities within the medical department.
• Responds to emergencies.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Education

High School Graduation or GED equivalent and LPN certification

Five (5) years of LPN or related experience

Job description

• Salary: $69,000 - $74,000 (Depending on Experience)
• Announcement Date: 09/14/2026

Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Coordinates medical treatment of inmates with County medical providers. Ensures that prescribed medical treatment is administered correctly.
• Coordinates medical treatment with appropriate State agencies as needed (i.e. Mental Health, DHEC, etc.).
• Performs various medical tests as required: urine, blood, DNA, TB, etc.
• Acts as Infection Control Designated Officer for Detention Center.
• Maintains all medical records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Maintains proper inventory level of medical supplies.
• Administers inmate 14-day physical program as required by state and federal law.
• Administers immunizations to employees and inmates as needed.
• Maintains all certifications needed to perform job duties to include ongoing training as required by County medical providers.
• Monitors all activities within the medical department.
• Responds emergency situations which arise.
• Performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High School Graduation or GED equivalent and Technical training and education required to maintain certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse.

Five (5) years of LPN or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Our Total Compensation Package includes:

Compensation – competitive pay, based on qualifications

Comprehensive State Medical Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance

SC State Retirement Plan/Pension

Life Insurance

Long-term Disability

Deferred Compensation 401K Plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Spending Account (MSA)

Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation and Sick Time, Plus 2 Personal Days

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development/Training

Fairfield County is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin. The department prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or national origin.