Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses in a correctional environment. The RN works in accordance with local practice acts and regulations, delegates and ensures supervision of nursing activities and functions to other competent nursing personnel appropriate to their scope of practice. The RN assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of care delivered; works to ensure a safe environment for themselves, the patient and other staff members. The RN acts as a patient advocate to promote the quality of health care delivered in the facility and serves as a leader at all times to promote best practices within the profession of nursing.

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of South Carolina
• Possesses an active CPR certification
• Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions and side effects
• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ condition
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity
• Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments
• Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and childbirth as well as develop health improvement programs
• Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition
• Additional duties as assigned by facility

Benefits Package

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO

Qualifications

• Full Time Day Shift (6AM-6PM): 3x12 hour shifts/week Rotating Weekends
• Full Time Night Shift (6PM-6AM): 3x12 hour shifts/week Rotating Weekends
• Part Time DayShift (6AM - 6PM): 2x12 hour shifts/week Rotating Weekends

Skills

• Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing practice
• Ability to maintain accurate, detailed records
• Proficiency in administering medications and monitoring patients
• Effective communication and coordination with healthcare team members
• Ability to modify patient treatment plans based on patient responses and conditions
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO

Pay

• Week nights: $5.50/hr
• Weekend nights: $6.50/hr

Schedule

• Full Time Day Shift (6AM-6PM): 3x12 hour shifts/week Rotating Weekends
• Full Time Night Shift (6PM-6AM): 3x12 hour shifts/week Rotating Weekends
• Part Time DayShift (6AM - 6PM): 2x12 hour shifts/week Rotating Weekends