Registered Nurse - Day

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,307 - 46,838; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

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

Employee referral program

Flexible schedule options

Certification incentive program

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina seeks an RN II for MUSC Community Physicians in a correctional setting to provide nursing care using the nursing process, lead a care team, and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff.

This 36-hour/week day-shift role offers hourly pay with a Health-28 grade, requires SC or compact RN licensure and BLS certification, and prefers a BSN. The organization supports equal opportunity and professional development.

Qualifications

• RN with required licensure in SC or compact state.
• Minimum one year of RN experience.
• Bachelor of Nursing preferred; BSN expected if hired with ADN/Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Directs and leads assigned team members with multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Addresses physical, emotional, cultural, religious, and environmental patient needs.
• Handles correctional safety, security protocols, and PREA compliance.
• Documents care per correctional medical records and chain-of-custody requirements.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment & planning

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Patient-centered care

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (preferred)

RN with ADN/ Diploma acceptable under conditions

Tools

BLS Certification (AHA/Red Cross)

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.

Details

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-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

Work Shift Day Shift 7:00am - 7:00pm

Responsibilities

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

Minimum Requirements: Associate's Degree, and a minimum of one year of work experience as a registered nurse required. Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is 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!

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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