Registered Nurse - HCDC-2

C018 MUSC Community Physicians (MCP); South Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Community Physicians is seeking an RN II to provide patient-centered nursing care in a correctional setting. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care while directing team members and coordinating with multidisciplinary staff.

The role requires minimum RN experience, SC or compact state licensure, and BLS certification. Bachelor’s degree preferred; BSN enrollment timelines apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
• RN with Associate or Diploma must enroll in BSN within two years and complete within four years.
• Minimum one year of RN experience required.
• Licensure as RN by SC Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Direct and lead other assigned team members in a correctional setting.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide patient-centered care.
• Follow correctional facility safety, security protocols, and PREA requirements.

Skills

Nursing care

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (preferred)

Associate or Diploma in Nursing (must enroll in BSN)

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 CC005896 MCP - Horry County Detention Center Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-28 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40.

Job Description 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.

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.

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 Employer

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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