Health Care Authority Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia; RICHLAND) Level 3

• Provides full 24/7 management of the medical unit, ensuring effective operation, adequate staffing, and appropriate response to increased patient load and after-hours emergencies.
• Directs and manages healthcare services for specialized units such as YOA programs, alcohol and drug treatment programs, and institution-specific specialty clinics.
• Oversees the management of inmate health complaints, issues, and grievances at the institutional level to ensure timely and appropriate resolution.
• Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with leaders of health-related disciplines, participates in interdisciplinary management activities, and collaborates with medical, behavioral health, and dental providers.
• Ensures institutional adherence to ACA standards, DHEC regulations, and quality requirements set by medical review, maintaining healthcare delivery that aligns with community standards.
• Plans and manages nursing schedules, approves leave requests, oversees time and attendance documentation, including shift differential accuracy, and ensures cost-effective workforce utilization.
• Participates in required administrative meetings, manages operations of licensed infirmaries, psychiatric centers, or R&E centers, and collaborates with medical and dental providers to develop and expand services for outpatient and inpatient care units.

Resume preferred but not required.

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

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

• 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.