Licensed Practical Nurse; LPN

Overview

This posting will be filling multiple positions at one of the institutions listed below.

Base Pay with Institution Incentives

• Medium Institutions – Turbeville CI $56,237.
• Close Institutions – Kirkland CI, Lee CI, Lieber CI $56,546.00 - $62,318.00

These salary amounts represent the minimum and maximum ranges based on years of current agency service plus incentive structures  is important to note that not all individuals may qualify for the highest tier of base pay adjustments and incentives.

• 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, e.g., 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.
• Participate in inmate health education.

Other duties as assigned.

Majority of the institutions operate on the following shifts:
6:00am - 7:00pm
6:00pm - 7:00am

Shift Differentials:
$3.00 an hour on weekends
$1.25 an hour on nights

State of South Carolina minimum requirements:

• Successful completion of a registered nursing education program for professional nursing or an equivalent course of study per Section 40-33-32 of the South Carolina Nurse Licensure Act.
• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• 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.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:
Recruiting and Employment Services

Employment.gov

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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.