Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Pay Rate: $40/hour
Hours: Day & Night shifts available
Assignment Start: ASAP once cleared
Wesley Medical Staffing is currently seeking and hiring Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) for contract Correctional LPN positions in the Columbia, Bishopville, Ridgeland, Turbeville, and Rembert, South Carolina locations.
Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Responsibilities:
- Patient Assessment & Monitoring: Conduct health screenings (sick call) per standing orders; monitor and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure); observe and record patient responses to treatment or change in condition.
- Medication & Treatment Administration: Administer medication (oral, subcutaneous) as ordered; ensure proper documentation; perform clinical treatments (e.g wound care, dressing changes, basic procedures) using universal precautions.
- Medical Record / Documentation: Document nursing care provided, patient responses, and all orders; transcribe physical orders into medical records; maintain accurate records when inmates are transferred (medical records and medication)
- Clinical Procedures & Lab: Assist with or perform lab specimen collection, basic diagnostic tasks; assist physicians in medical exam or specialized procedures as needed.
- Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned, which may include supervisor of other healthcare support staff or assisting in institutional health programs.
Corrections Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Requirements:
- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as an LPN in South Carolina (or from a qualifying nurse licensure compact state)
- Meet health screening requirements (e.g. TB test, vaccinations, drug screen) and pass backgrounds checks
- Ability to follow established medical protocols, policies, and correctional security procedures
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification-AHA
- Must be professional, punctual and reliable
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