Head Nurse (#011780) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

• Responsible for daily supervision of the health care activities (sick call, medication administration, etc.) within assigned clinical area.
• Monitor quality of daily patient care on a 24 hour/ 7 day week continuum.
• Plan and coordinate with the Health Care Authority the activities required to meet inmate health care needs in a medical clinic/infirmary including mental health, dental services, emergency care after normal operational hours.
• Assist with daily operation of the clinic (i.e. sick call, medication administration, treatments, emergencies, etc.)
• Document and supervise documentation on medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinate admissions or appointments with appropriate facility and provides appropriate documentation.
• Assist clinic HCA with providing health education for inmates and staff.
• Interface with physicians, security, institutional administrative and support services, and divisional administration, acting as role model to staff.

A bachelor's degree in nursing and one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse;

OR

An associate degree in nursing and three (3) years' experience as a Registered Nurse.

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.