Registered Nurse (RN) #6000

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Telecommuting options

Job summary

State of South Carolina is seeking qualified registered nurses to staff multiple correctional clinic positions across several institutions. Responsibilities include medication administration, health screenings, documentation, and collaboration with other healthcare and security staff to meet inmate care needs.

Positions require SC nursing licensure, BLS certification, and compliance with agency policies. Shift differentials apply; benefits and state employee programs are available.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must have an active nursing license in the state of South Carolina or a qualifying compact state.
• Must have Basic Life Support certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer and document medication as ordered by the physician in the correctional setting.
• Conduct health screenings during sick call using approved standing orders or making appropriate MD referrals.
• Document all health care rendered on medical records.
• Assist in planning and coordination of nursing services required to meet the total health care needs of the patient.
• Transcribe all MD orders from medical records.
• Transfer medical records with appropriate documentation and medication at time of inmate transfer.
• Perform clinical treatments & procedures using universal precautions in all areas of practice.
• Maintain 40 hours of in-service education per year, including mandatory in-services and CPR certification.
• Provide emergency treatment to inmates and employees.
• Participate in employee health issues as directed, i.e., TB screening, Hepatitis B injections, flu injections, and post exposure assessment.
• Participate in chronic disease clinics.
• Collaborate with other correctional professionals to assure social, psychological and security needs of inmates are met.
• Collect and process lab specimens for transport to laboratory.
• Assist Physician as needed.

Skills

Active SC nursing license

BLS Certification

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Job Responsibilities

This posting will be filling multiple positions at one of the institutions listed below.

Base Pay with Institution Incentives

Medium Institutions

Allendale CI, Camille Graham CI, Evans CI, Leath CI, Turbeville CI

$85,448.00 - $94,219.00

Close Institutions

Broad River CI, Kirkland CI, Lee CI, Lieber CI, McCormick CI

$85,917.00 - $94,688.00

The salary amounts represent the minimum and maximum ranges based on years of current agency service plus incentive structures at SCDC. It is important to note that not all individuals may qualify for the highest tier of base pay adjustments and incentives.

Responsible to the Nurse Manager for nursing care provided in a designated correctional clinic or specialized area in compliance with medical plans, policies, and orders for patient care and treatment.

Duties Include

• Administer and document medication as ordered by the physician in the correctional setting.
• Conduct health screenings during sick call using approved standing orders or making appropriate MD referrals.
• Document all health care rendered on medical records.
• Assist in planning and coordination of nursing services required to meet the total health care needs of the patient.
• Transcribe all MD orders from medical records.
• Transfer medical records with appropriate documentation and medication at time of inmate transfer.
• Perform clinical treatments & procedures using universal precautions in all areas of practice.
• Maintain 40 hours of in-service education per year, including mandatory in-services and CPR certification.
• Provide emergency treatment to inmates and employees.
• Participate in employee health issues as directed, i.e., TB screening, Hepatitis B injections, flu injections, and post exposure assessment.
• Participate in chronic disease clinics.
• Collaborate with other correctional professionals to assure social, psychological and security needs of inmates are met.
• Collect and process lab specimens for transport to laboratory.
• Assist Physician as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

Filling multiple positions from this posting.

Majority Of The Institutions Operate On The Following Shifts

6:00am - 7:00pm

6:00pm - 7:00am

Shift Differentials

$5.00 an hour on weekends

$1.75 an hour on nights

Minimum And Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina minimum requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

SCDC Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Must have an active nursing license in the state of South Carolina or qualifying compact state.

Must have Basic Life Support certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Additional Comments

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.