Night Shift LPN: Corrections Care Leader

Medical University of South Carolina; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN II at Lexington County Detention Center, part of MUSC Community Physicians, provides nursing care within a secure correctional setting during overnight hours. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while leading a care team and coordinating with disciplinary staff to ensure patient-centered services.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor of Nursing or be enrolled in a BSN program with RN experience; current SC or compact-state licensure and BLS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
• RN with ADN or Diploma must enroll in BSN within 2 years and complete within 4 years.
• Minimum one year of RN experience required.
• Licensure as an RN by SC Board of Nursing or a compact state; current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and lead other assigned team members and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff.
• Respond to medical emergencies within the secure perimeter.
• Coordinate with correctional officers for safe inmate movement and maintain security awareness.
• Document care in correctional medical records and ensure PREA compliance.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment planning

Team leadership

Correctional healthcare

Electronic medical records

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

RN with ADN/ diploma pursuing BSN

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Nursing documentation

Job description

The RN II at Lexington County Detention Center, part of MUSC Community Physicians, provides nursing care within a secure correctional setting during overnight hours. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while leading a care team and coordinating with disciplinary staff to ensure patient-centered services.

Ideal candidates will hold a Bachelor of Nursing or be enrolled in a BSN program with RN experience; current SC or compact-state licensure and BLS certification are required.