Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #5001 – PRN – State of South Carolina – Columbia, SC

This posting will be filling multiple positions from this posting.

Part Time Pay:

$28.00/Hourly (28 hours weekly)

Shift Differentials:

$3.00 an hour on weekends

$1.25 an hour on nights

Level I Institutions

Livesay CI, Manning CI

Level II
Institutions

Allendale CI, Camille Graham CI, Evans CI, Kershaw CI, Leath CI, MacDougall CI,

Ridgeland CI, Trenton CI, Turbeville CI, Tyger River CI, Wateree River CI

Level III Institutions

Broad River CI, Kirkland CI, Lee CI, Lieber CI, McCormick CI, Perry CI

• Performs basic nursing care skills, i.e., vital signs, oxygen saturations, peak flow readings, ROM exercise and documentation in medical record.
• Observes patients to assist in identifying symptoms of physical or mental illness and report observations to MD or Registered Nurse.
• Performs under supervision intermediate level nursing care skills as outlined in the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/ Post Orders.
• Maintains 40-hours of in-service education per year to include all mandatory in-service and CPR certification.
• Assists and participates in orientation of new personnel and clinic health care workers.
• Performs duties in medical records, filing, making inmate appointments, purging charts, etc.
• Administers and observes medications for inmates as prescribed by the physician which includes delivery to inmate units. Accurately records administration of medications in a timely manner on the MAR (Medication Administration Record)
• Reports to the RN or MD symptoms, conditions, adverse reactions, and side effects of drug or medication interaction.
• Performs clerical duties as directed, i.e., maintaining/reviewing medical records, filing of medical Information and Orders to Report (OTR), etc.
• Participates in discharge/release planning by outlining health care needs; Provides instructions for health care needs (medication, treatments, available community services).
• Provides oral/written orientation of health services to inmates assigned to institutions.
• Coordinates inmate dietary requirements with the dietary department.
• Provides assistance with emergent medical care, codes and trauma/mass casualty situations, in accordance with scope of practice, SC Nurse Practice Act, and a directed by the medical provider and/or RN.

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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 be determined if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.