Licensed Practical Nurse - Night-2

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); United States; On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks an RN II to provide comprehensive nursing care at Lexington County Detention Center. You will lead a caregiving team, assess and plan patient needs, and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff in a secure correctional environment.

The role requires an RN license, BLS/CPR certification, and at least one year of RN experience, with opportunities for shift differentials and professional governance involvement.

Qualifications

• RN with SC Board licensure or compact state.
• Current BLS or CPR certification.
• Minimum one year RN experience.
• Graduate from an accredited nursing program with eligibility for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process across shifts.
• Direct and lead other team members in patient care.
• Respond promptly to emergencies within the secure facility.
• Coordinate with correctional officers for safe inmate movement.
• Maintain strict control of sharps, medications, and tools.
• Document care per medical record and PREA standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Team leadership

Communication skills

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Practical Nurse diploma/degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) provides healthcare across rural South Carolina. The RN II provides nursing care using the nursing process, directing team members and collaborating with multidisciplinary staff to provide appropriate care within a secure correctional setting.

Entity MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC006016 MCP - Lexington County Detention Center Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Work Shift Job Description Lexington County Detention Center 36 hr/week 7:00pm - 7:00am Eligible for Shift Differentials Provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and leads other assigned team members, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide age/developmentally appropriate care. Provides patient-centered care addressing physical, emotional, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. Conducts assessments, develops nursing diagnoses, identifies outcomes, plans and implements interventions, provides health teaching, and evaluates care. Ensures a therapeutic environment and participates in professional governance and development.

Correctional-specific responsibilities include:

• Delivering nursing care to inmates/detainees while following correctional facility safety and security protocols.
• Responding promptly to emergencies anywhere within the secure perimeter (medical emergencies, injuries, suicide attempts, etc.).
• Managing care in intake/booking, general population, segregation, and medical observation units.
• Coordinating with correctional officers for safe inmate movement and maintaining awareness of the security environment.
• Maintaining strict control and accountability of sharps, medications, and clinical tools.
• Ensuring proper boundaries, communication standards, and compliance with PREA expectations.
• Documenting care in accordance with correctional medical record requirements and chain-of-custody considerations when applicable.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor of Nursing preferred. RN staff hired after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree must be enrolled in a BSN program within two years and complete it within four years. Minimum one year of RN experience required.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations

• Licensure as an RN by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers required.
• Additional Job Description Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required.
• Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state.
• A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient centered care philosophy as evidenced by effective communications skills, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability and motivation to articulate and support departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations.
• Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Must be computer literate.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Additional Job Description

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card. Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient centered care philosophy as evidenced by effective communications skills, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability and motivation to articulate and support departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be computer literate. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

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