Healthcare Quality Licensed Practical Nurse Inspector/Investigator-61009073
State of South Carolina
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Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5000
State of South Carolina
Department of Corrections
Location
South Carolina, 29210
Salary
Not specified
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves providing hands-on nursing care to inmates in South Carolina correctional facilities, including administering medications, conducting health screenings, and handling emergencies in a clinic setting.
Nurses work under the supervision of registered nurses and collaborate with doctors and security staff to meet patients' medical and overall needs.
It's a good fit for licensed practical nurses who are comfortable in high-security environments, enjoy shift work, and are committed to ongoing training and patient education.
Key Requirements
- Active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in South Carolina
- Ability to administer medications and perform clinical treatments using universal precautions
- Experience or willingness to work in a correctional or high-security healthcare setting
- Proficiency in documentation, transcribing physician orders, and maintaining medical records
- Current CPR certification and completion of 40 hours of annual in-service education
- Availability for 12-hour shifts (day or night) in a 24/7 clinic environment
- Skills in emergency response, lab specimen collection, and patient health education
Full Job Description
This posting will be filling multiple positions at one of the institutions listed below.
Base Pay with Institution Incentives
Medium Institutions
Turbeville CI
$56,237.00 - 62,009.00
Close Institutions
Kirkland CI, Lee CI, Lieber CI
$56,546.00 - $62,318.00
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 Registered Nurse 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:
- Conduct health screenings during sick call using approved standing orders or making appropriate MD referrals.
- Administer and document medication as ordered by the physician in the correctional setting.
- Document all health care rendered on the medical records.
- Assist Physician as needed.
- 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.
- Maintain 40 hours of in-service education per year to include all 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.
- Collaborate with other correctional professionals to assure social, psychological, and security needs of the inmate are met.
- Assist in planning and coordination of nursing services required to meet the total health care needs of the patients in a 24 hour/7-day week medical clinic.
- Collect and process lab specimens for transport to laboratory.
- Participates in inmate health education.
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:
$3.00 an hour on weekends
$1.25 an hour on nights
Limited Time Sign On Bonus!
For a limited time SCDC is offering LPN's a sign on bonus of $7,500, payable over 2 years.
Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-8532
Recruiting and Employment Services
(803) 896-8532
Employment@doc.sc.gov
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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to be determined if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to be determined if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
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