Licensed Practical Nurse
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (#015973) Medical Support, Columbia (RICHLAND)
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
RICHLAND, South Carolina, 29210
Salary
$55,620 - $61,392
per year
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a licensed practical nurse working in a South Carolina prison, where you'll provide everyday medical care to inmates, give medications, handle emergencies, and keep health records up to date.
It's a hands-on role that involves supervising support staff and teaching inmates about health basics.
A good fit would be someone with nursing experience who stays calm under pressure and enjoys working in a structured team environment.
Key Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in South Carolina or a qualifying compact state
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
- Ability to provide basic and intermediate nursing care, including vital signs and medication administration
- Experience or willingness to work in a correctional or high-stress medical setting
- Proficiency in medical documentation, record maintenance, and confidentiality
- Completion of annual in-service education, CPR training, and adherence to standard operating procedures
Full Job Description
- Provides basic and intermediate nursing care-including vital signs, oxygen saturation checks, peak flow readings, ROM exercises, and observes patients for physical or mental health symptoms, reporting findings to the RN or Physician.
- Administers and documents prescribed medications, delivers medications to inmate units, and reports any symptoms, adverse reactions, or suspected drug interactions to the RN or Physician.
- Assists in emergent medical situations, including codes, trauma, and mass casualty incidents, following scope of practice, SOPS, and direction from medical providers or RNs.
- Performs medical records functions such as filing, chart maintenance, purging, scheduling inmate appointments, and completing required documentation accurately and confidentially.
- Provides health services orientation to inmates, offers instructions related to healthcare needs and community resources during discharge planning, and coordinates dietary requirements when appropriate.
- Assists in orienting new personnel and clinic healthcare workers, supervises CNAs and medical records staff, coordinates assignments and collaborates with nursing leadership on intake planning and workflow.
- Maintains required annual in-service education and certifications, including mandatory training and CPR and perform duties in accordance with SOPS, post orders and applicable nursing practice standards
Resume preferred but not required.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-1649
(803) 896-1649
Requirements
State of South Carolina Minimum Requirements:Successful completion of a registered nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study from a registered nursing education program per Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse Licensure Act.
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 Information
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.
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