• Job Description

  Req#: 4782652
  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.
  Other duties as assigned.
  
  Resume preferred.
  
  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
  
  
  
  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
  Employment@doc.sc.gov
  
  State of South Carolina minimum requirements:
  Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  
  SCDC minimum requirements:
  (Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).
  Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience. Must hold an active SC or multi-state license as a registered nurse. Attaching a copy of the active registered nurse license is preferred. 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.

• About the company

  South Carolina (/ˌkærəˈlaɪnə/) is a state in the Southeastern region of the United States.

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