Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5000
Job Responsibilities
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
- Conduct health screenings during sick call using approved standing orders or make 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.
- Absorb as needed.
- 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.
Duties
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.
Filling Multiple Positions
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
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
Minimum And Additional 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 Comments
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.