Registered Nurse - Day-2

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan

Paid time off and extended sick leave

Paid Parental Leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) seeks a qualified RN II to provide nursing care within the Lexington County Detention Center. This role directs team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary staff to ensure patient-centered care in a secure correctional setting.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care, with emphasis on safety, PREA compliance, and documentation within correctional records. 36-hour weekly shifts and rotating weekends are typical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
• RN with Associate or Diploma must be enrolled in BSN within 2 years and complete it within 4 years.
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• Licensure as an RN by SC Board of Nursing or a compact state; current BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care using the nursing process in a correctional setting.
• Direct and lead assigned team members; coordinate with multidisciplinary staff.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care; provide health teaching.
• Maintain therapeutic environment and participate in governance and development.
• Communicate with correctional officers to ensure safe inmate movement.

Skills

Nursing care

Assessment

Leadership

Multidisciplinary collaboration

BLS certification

Education

Bachelor of Nursing

Associate or 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

• 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 IncreaseWellbeing 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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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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