Registered Nurse (RN) #6001 – PRN – State of South Carolina – Columbia, SC

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  Administers and documents medication as ordered by the physician and responsible for day to day operations of medical clinic when HCA is out.

• Conduct health screenings during sick call using approved standing orders or making appropriate MD referrals.

• Document all health care rendered on medical records accurately and legibly, while maintaining confidentiality.

• Assist in planning and coordination of nursing services required to meet the total health care needs of the patient.

• Assist physicians as needed.

• Transcribes all MD orders from medical records accurately and legibly.

• Transfer medical records with appropriate documentation and medication at time of inmate transfer and maintains confidentiality.

• Competently performs clinical treatments/procedures using universal precautions in all areas of practice.

• Maintains 40-hours of in-service education per year to include all mandatory in service and CPR certification.

• Provide emergency treatment to inmates and employees.

• Participates in employee health issues as directed, i.e., TB screening, Hepatitis B injections, flu injections and post exposure assessment.

• Collaborates with other correctional professionals to assure social, psychological and security needs of the inmates are met.

• Schedule and coordinate appointments or admissions to appropriate physicians or facility.

• Accurately complete proper consultation forms.

• Collect and process lab specimens with proper forms for transport to appropriate laboratory. Perform approved lab test at clinic sites.

• Provides inmate health education to population.

• Performs clerical duties as directed, i.e., maintaining medical records, filing of medical information and Order to Report (OTR), etc.

• Review all medical records of inmates received.

• Participates in chronic disease clinics.

Filling multiple positions from this posting.

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