Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Disability Insurance

Training & Development

Competitive Pay

Annual Merit Increase

Wellbeing Resources

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Referral Program

Flexible Schedule

Certification Incentives

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is seeking an RN II to provide patient-centered nursing care within the Lancaster County Detention Center. The role directs a care team and collaborates with multidisciplinary staff to meet physical, emotional, and environmental needs in a secure setting.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor of Nursing preferred, a minimum of one year RN experience, and active SC nursing licensure with BLS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
• Minimum one year RN experience required.
• Current RN licensure in SC or a compact state; BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process in a correctional setting.
• Direct and lead assigned team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to deliver patient-centered care.
• Document care per correctional medical record requirements.

Skills

Nursing care

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing preferred

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 PRN Cost Center CC005998 MCP - Lancaster County Detention Center Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-25 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Job Description Lancaster County Detention Center PRN - 8 hours weekly Minimum of 24 hours per month 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

• 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

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.

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!

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