Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Pay Rate: $47/hour
Hours:12-hour shifts days or nights
Assignment Start: ASAP once cleared
Wesley Medical Staffing is currently seeking and hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) for contract Correctional RN positions in Columbia, Bishopville, Ridgeland, Turbeville, and Rembert, South Carolina locations.
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 Registered Nurse (RN), preferably in Corrections
- Must have Basic Life Support Certification or be able to obtain before start
- Must be professional, punctual and reliable
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