Head Nurse (#012222) Broad River Correctional Institution (RICHLAND) Level 3

• Responsible for daily supervision of the health care activities (sick call, medication administration, etc.) within assigned clinical area.
• Monitors quality of daily patient care on a 24 hour/ 7 day week continuum.
• Plans and coordinates with Director of Nursing-I 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.
• Assists with daily operation of the clinic (i.e. sick call, medication administration, treatments, emergencies, etc.)
• Documents and supervises documentation on medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinates admissions or appointments with appropriate facility and provides appropriate documentation.
• Assists clinic HCA with providing health education for inmates and staff.
• Interfaces 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 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.