Night-Shift LPN: Inmate Health & Emergency Care

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

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.