Licensed Practical Nurse - Night

MUSC Health; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance plan options

Continuous professional and clinical培训

Competitive pay

Annual Merit Increase

Wellbeing resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee perks and discounts

Flexible schedule options

Certification incentive program

Job summary

MUSC Health is seeking an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse for the Lancaster County Detention Center. The role supports inmate health, performs screenings, and delivers patient-centered care in a secure setting.

Shifts are 12 hours (6:00pm–6:00am) with eligible shift differential. SC-licensed LPN required; CPR certification required; benefits include health/dental/vision, retirement, PTO, and tuition reimbursement.

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

Skills

Patient assessment

Vital signs

Nursing care

Medical documentation

Emergency response

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.

Entity

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC005998 MCP - Lancaster County Detention Center

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-25

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Lancaster County Detention Center

12-hour Shifts / 6:00pm - 6:00am

Eligible for Shift Differential

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 Include

• 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

Additional Job Description

• 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.

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