Corrections Registered Nurse: Patient Care & Collaboration

Advanced Correctional Healthcare; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Professional Development

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care within a correctional setting in Columbia, SC. The role involves assessing, planning, and administering nursing care, documenting thoroughly, and coordinating with practitioners and other services.

Responsibilities include triage, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, patient education, infection control, HIPAA compliance, and cross-facility collaboration.

Qualifications

• Active SC RN license in good standing.
• BLS certification required or hands-on training provided.
• Excellent documentation skills are essential.
• Knowledge of RN scope of practice and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, and deliver nursing care to patients.
• Contact practitioner to obtain orders and administer medications per orders.
• Provide emergency first aid and record vital signs and tests on-site.
• Triage intake screenings for priority needs and coordinate care with multiple services.
• Maintain infection control practices and aseptic techniques.
• Educate patients on facility policies and discharge planning.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and accurate documentation in records.
• May cover shifts at multiple correctional facilities and train new hires.

Skills

Documentation skills

RN scope of practice knowledge

Education

Active nursing license (SC)

BLS certification

Job description

Advanced Correctional Healthcare is seeking a Registered Nurse to deliver patient care within a correctional setting in Columbia, SC. The role involves assessing, planning, and administering nursing care, documenting thoroughly, and coordinating with practitioners and other services.

Responsibilities include triage, vital signs monitoring, medication administration, patient education, infection control, HIPAA compliance, and cross-facility collaboration.