Licensed Practical Nurse - HCDC

Medical University of South Carolina; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 33,062 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina's MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks an LPN to join the correctional healthcare team at the Horry County Detention Center, providing patient-centered nursing care and assisting with screenings and documentation.

Night shift, 40 hours/week (6:00pm–6:00am). Requires a Practical Nurse diploma and SC or compact-state LPN license plus CPR. Benefits include health insurance, retirement, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program.
• Licensed as an LPN in South Carolina or a compact state.
• Current CPR card (AHA BLS or Red Cross Professional Rescuer).

Responsibilities

• Provide patient/family centered nursing care in a correctional setting.
• Assist with preparation, examination, and procedures, including documenting findings and obtaining vital signs.
• Perform telephone and in-person screenings; document and report findings.
• Coordinate care with medical staff and correctional officers.
• Maintain safety of sharps, medications, and equipment per correctional standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Vital signs

Documentation

Screening

Clinical judgment

Education

LPN license

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within MUSC that provides healthcare to patients throughout the state of South Carolina.

Under the direction of a registered nurse, the LPN is responsible for all identified nursing care behaviors during their tour of duty and participates in the care of a defined patient population within a secure correctional healthcare environment.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005896 MCP - Horry County Detention Center

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Night / 12‑hour shifts (6:00pm - 6:00am)

Job Description

Provides patient/family centered care, acting as partner and adviser, assisting patients to optimally manage their health care while respecting individual needs, values, and preferences. Applies critical reasoning and astute clinical judgment to expedite appropriate care and treatment. Uses critical thinking in clinical problem‑solving relative to scope of practice, knowledge, competency, and experience.

Assists medical staff with preparation, examination, and procedures, including interviewing/screening patients, documenting findings, and obtaining vital signs. Performs telephone and in‑person screenings. Participates in documentation and reporting responsibilities, prioritizes patient calls, and cleans/stocks exam rooms.

Correctional‑Specific Responsibilities

• Performing nursing care for inmates/detainees in accordance with facility rules and security procedures.
• Conducting medical intake screenings when needed during booking or admission.
• Responding to medical emergencies inside the secure perimeter.
• Working with correctional officers to ensure safe movement of inmates to and from the medical unit.
• Maintaining control of sharps, medications, and medical equipment per correctional safety standards.
• Providing care in environments that may include locked cells, exam rooms, segregation units, and intake/booking areas.
• Maintaining required professionalism, boundaries, and awareness at all times.

Minimum Education and Experience

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program. Licensed as an LPN in South Carolina or a compact state.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

A current CPR card is required (AHA BLS or Red Cross Professional Rescuer).

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan
• Paid time off and extended sick leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Disability insurance plan options
• Continuous professional and clinical training
• Competitive pay
• Annual Merit Increase
• Wellbeing resources
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee perks and discounts
• Employee referral program
• Flexible schedule options
• Certification incentive program

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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