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

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for daily supervision of the 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, 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. Resume preferred but not required.

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Minimum Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience. SCDC

Minimum Requirements:

A bachelor's degree in nursing and two (2) years experience as a registered nurse, including one (1) year supervisory nursing experience. OR An associate degree in nursing and four (4) years experience as a registered nurse, including one (1) year supervisory nursing experience. 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.

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. Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits.

Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.