Registered Nurse - Night shift

Medical University of South Carolina; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

MUSC Community Physicians is hiring an RN II for Lexington County Detention Center. The nurse delivers comprehensive care using the nursing process, leads a care team within a secure correctional setting, and collaborates with multidisciplinary staff to meet patient needs.

Responsibilities include assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and PREA compliance. Night shifts 7:00pm–7:00am with rotating weekends, eligible for shift differential.

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.
• RN licensure in SC or a compact state; current BLS certification (AHA or Red Cross) required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Directs and leads other team members; collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.
• Addresses physical, emotional, cultural, religious, and environmental needs in patient care.
• Responds to emergencies within secure correctional facility per safety protocols.
• Coordinates with correctional officers for safe inmate movement; maintains security awareness.
• Documents care per correctional medical records and chain-of-custody requirements.

Skills

Nursing care

Team leadership

Interprofessional collab

Emergency response

Education

Bachelor of Nursing (BSN) preferred

Associate/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

Night Shift 7:00pm - 7:00am - Rotating Weekends

Eligible for Shift Differential pay

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.

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

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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