Health Care Authority (#019082) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

Responsibilities

• Daily supervision of 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 (DON) the activities required to meet inmate health care needs in a medical clinic/infirmary, including mental health, dental services, and 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 with providing health education for inmates and staff.
• Interfaces with physicians, security, institutional administrative and support services, and divisional administration.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing and two (2) years experience as a registered nurse, including one (1) year supervisory nursing experience; OR
• Associate degree in nursing and four (4) years experience as a registered nurse, including one (1) year supervisory nursing experience.
• Active nursing license in the state of South Carolina or qualifying compact state.
• Basic life support certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.