Licensed Practical Nurse - HCDC

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); South Carolina; On-site; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional training

Employee perks and discounts

Employee referral program

Flexible schedule options

Certification incentive program

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks a licensed practical nurse to provide nursing care to inmates at the Horry County Detention Center under the direction of a registered nurse. This full-time position features 12-hour night shifts and 40 hours per week in a secure correctional healthcare setting.

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with SC LPN licensure (or compact). A current CPR/BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Practical Nurse diploma

Tools

CPR Certification

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 Job Description Night / 12-hour shifts 6:00pm - 6:00am

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)

Additional Job Description 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

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! 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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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