Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Pay Rate: $47/hour
Hours:12-hour shifts Nights
Assignment Start: ASAP once cleared
Wesley Medical Staffing is currently seeking and hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) for contract Correctional RN positions in Columbia, SC.
Corrections RN Responsibilities:
- Responsible to the Nurse Manager for nursing care provided in a designated correctional clinic or specialized area in compliance with medical plans, policies, and orders for patient care and treatment.
- Administer and document medication as ordered by the physician in the correctional setting.
- Conduct health screenings during sick call using approved standing orders or making appropriate MD referrals.
- Document all health care rendered on medical records.
- Assist in planning and coordination of nursing services required to meet the total health care needs of the patient.
- Transcribe all MD orders from eMedical records.
- Transfer medical records with appropriate documentation and medication at time of inmate transfer.
- Perform clinical treatments and procedures using universal precautions in all areas of practice.
- Maintain 40 hours of in-service education per year, including mandatory in-services and CPR certification.
- Provide emergency treatment to inmates and employees.
- Participate in employee health issues as directed, i.e., TB screening, Hepatitis B injections, flu injections, and post exposure assessment.
- Participate in chronic disease clinics.
- Collaborate with other correctional professionals to assure social, psychological and security needs of inmates are met.
- Other duties as assigned.
Corrections RN Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited school of nursing
- Must have an active nursing license in the state of South Carolina or qualifying compact state
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Corrections Registered Nurse (RN)
- Must have Basic Life Support Certification or be able to obtain before start
- Must be professional, punctual and reliable
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