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Whether it is a local contract or travel nurse assignment, we base our service on a foundation of compassion and communication.
We have an immediate opening for a LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) for an 8+ week contract at a correctional facility in Kershaw, SC.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- 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. Duties include:
- Conduct health screenings during sick call using approved standing orders or making 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.
- Assist Physician as needed.
- 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.
- 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.
ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS
- Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
- Valid State licensure as an LPN.
- Current CPR certification.
- COVID VACCINATION MANDATORY
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervises LPNs, LVNs, graduate nurses, certified nursing assistants
Full time, 12 hour shifts (days with rotating weekends) available with the following requirements:
- Current and valid RN license in South Carolina
- Minimum 1-2 years of experience
- Current BLS certification is required
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing is required
