Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5000

South Carolina Department of Corrections; South Carolina; On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekend differential

Night differential

Job summary

The South Carolina Department of Corrections seeks a licensed Registered Nurse to deliver health care inside a correctional facility. You will conduct health screenings, administer medications, document care, assist physicians, and coordinate with other professionals to meet inmate health needs.

Requirements include an active SC nursing license (or compact state) and BLS certification. The role offers base pay with incentives, weekend and night differentials, and a 24/7 clinic environment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a registered nursing education program or equivalent per South Carolina requirements.
• Active nursing license in South Carolina or a qualifying compact state.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health screenings during sick call using standing orders or 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 including mandatory in-services and CPR certification.
• Provide emergency treatment to inmates and employees.
• Participate in inmate health education and collaborate with correctional staff to meet health needs.

Education

Nursing education program (SC requirements)

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

• 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.