Registered Nurse - Day-2

Medical University of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision 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

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Community Physicians seeks an RN II for Lexington County Detention Center. The role provides nursing care, leads the care team, and collaborates with multidisciplinary staff within a secure correctional environment.

Requirements include RN licensure, BLS, and at least one year of RN experience. Bachelor degree preferred; enrollment in BSN encouraged. Competitive benefits and a structured schedule are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year RN experience required.
• Licensure as an RN by SC Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers.
• BSN preferred; enrollment in BSN program within 2 years if hired with an Associate/Diploma degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process and collaborate with multidisciplinary staff.
• Direct and lead assigned nursing team members.
• Deliver patient-centered care addressing physical, emotional, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Engage in health teaching and ensure proper documentation in medical records.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient care

Team leadership

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Associate degree

Diploma in Nursing

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-28

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

Lexington County Detention Center

Day Shift 7:00am - 7:00pm

Rotating Weekends

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

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.

Additional Job Description

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

Physical Requirements:

1. Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
2. Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
3. Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
4. Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
5. Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
6. Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
7. Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
8. Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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