Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5000

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options available for 일부

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is hiring registered nurses to provide medical care in correctional clinics. You will administer medications, document care, and assist physicians while ensuring compliance with medical plans and policies.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, lab processing, health education, and coordination of nursing services in a 24/7 clinic environment. Must hold SC RN license or compact state, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Must have an active nursing license in South Carolina or a qualifying compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Successful completion of a registered nursing education program for professional nursing per SC Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in a correctional clinic as directed by medical plans and orders.
• Administer and document medications as ordered by the physician.
• Document all healthcare rendered in medical records.
• Assist physicians as needed in the clinic.
• Transcribe MD orders from medical records.
• Transfer medical records and medications when inmates are moved.
• Perform clinical treatments with universal precautions.
• Maintain 40 hours of in-service education annually, including CPR.
• Provide emergency treatment to inmates and staff.
• Collaborate with correctional staff to address health, security and social needs.
• Plan and coordinate nursing services for 24/7 clinic operations.
• Collect and process lab specimens for transport to the lab.
• Participate in inmate health education.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Emergency care

Patient education

Education

Registered nursing education program

Graduation from accredited nursing school

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This posting will be filling multiple positions at one of the institutions listed below.

Base Pay with Institution Incentives

Medium Institutions

Turbeville CI

$56,237.00 - 62,009.00

Close Institutions

Kirkland CI, Lee CI, Lieber CI

$56,546.00 - $62,318.00

The salary amounts represent the minimum and maximum ranges based on years of current agency service plus incentive structures at SCDC. It is important to note that not all individuals may qualify for the highest tier of base pay adjustments and incentives.

Duties

Responsible to the Registered Nurse for nursing care provided in a designated correctional clinic or specialized area in compliance with medical plans, policies, and orders for patient care and treatment. Duties include:

• Conduct health screenings during sick call using approved standing orders or making appropriate MD referrals.
• Administer and document medication as ordered by the physician in the correctional setting.
• Document all health care rendered on the medical records.
• Assist Physician as needed.
• Transcribe all MD orders from medical records.
• Transfer medical records with appropriate documentation and medication at time of inmate transfer.
• Perform clinical treatments & procedures using universal precautions.
• Maintain 40 hours of in-service education per year to include all mandatory in-services and CPR certification.
• Provide emergency treatment to inmates and employees.
• Participate in employee health issues as directed, i.e. TB screening, Hepatitis B injections, flu injections, and post exposure assessment.
• Collaborate with other correctional professionals to assure social, psychological, and security needs of the inmate are met.
• Assist in planning and coordination of nursing services required to meet the total health care needs of the patients in a 24 hour/7-day week medical clinic.
• Collect and process lab specimens for transport to laboratory.
• Participates in inmate health education.

Other duties as assigned.

Filling multiple positions from this posting.

Majority Of The Institutions Operate On The Following Shifts

• 6:00am - 7:00pm
• 6:00pm - 7:00am

Shift Differentials

• $3.00 an hour on weekends
• $1.25 an hour on nights

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina minimum requirements:

Successful completion of a registered nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from a registered nursing education program per Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse Licensure Act.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Must have an active nursing license in the state of South Carolina or qualifying compact state.

Must have Basic Life Support certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to be determined if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.