Registered Nurse (PRN)

MUSC Health; Lancaster (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

MUSC Health in South Carolina is seeking a Registered Nurse II (RN II) to provide nursing care at the Lancaster County Detention Center. This position involves assessing patient needs, directing team members, and delivering patient-centered care within a correctional setting. Candidates should possess a Bachelor of Nursing degree (preferred) or an Associate's Degree, with at least one year of RN experience. RN licensure in South Carolina is required, along with BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing preferred; RN staff with an Associate or Diploma must enroll in BSN within two years.
• Minimum one year of RN experience required.
• Licensure as RN by South Carolina Board of Nursing or compact state required.

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Directs and leads team members and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams.
• Delivers patient-centered care addressing various needs.
• Conducts assessments and develops nursing diagnoses.

Skills

Nursing care provision

Assessment and planning skills

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Emergency response

Patient-centered care

Education

Bachelor of Nursing preferred

Associate's Degree

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.

Location: Lancaster County Detention Center. Work Arrangement: PRN - 8 hours per week.

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.
• Delivers 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.
• 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 Requirements

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

• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
• Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
• Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
• Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
• Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
• Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
• Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
• 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!

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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