Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN)

Responsibilities

• Provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Directs and leads other assigned team members, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide age/developmentally appropriate care.
• Provides patient-centered care addressing physical, emotional, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
• Counsels patients and families regarding health issues and preventive measures.
• Documents care in accordance with correctional medical record requirements and chain-of-custody considerations when applicable.
• Ensures a therapeutic environment and participates in professional governance and development.
• Delivers nursing care to inmates/detainees while following correctional facility safety and security protocols.
• Responds promptly to emergencies anywhere within the secure perimeter (medical emergencies, injuries, suicide attempts, etc.).
• Manages care in intake/booking, general population, segregation, and medical observation units.
• Collaborates with correctional officers for safe inmate movement and maintains awareness of the security environment.
• Maintains strict control and accountability of sharps, medications, and clinical tools.
• Ensures proper boundaries, communication standards, and compliance with PREA expectations.

Requirements

• Licensure as an RN by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
• Current AHA BLS or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
• RN staff hired after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree must be enrolled in a BSN program within two years and complete it within four years.
• Minimum one year of RN experience required.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of correctional healthcare practices and policies.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan.
• Paid time off and extended sick leave.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Disability insurance plan options.
• Continuous professional and clinical training.
• Competitive pay.
• Annual Merit Increase.
• Wellbeing resources.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Employee referral program.
• Flexible schedule options.
• Certification incentive program.