Registered Nurse (#018964) Broad River Correctional Institution, Columbia (Richland) Level 3

Job Responsibilities

• 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 medical 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.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of South Carolina minimum requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

SCDC minimum requirements:
(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources).
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing. Must have an active nursing license in the state of South Carolina or qualifying compact state.
Must have basic life support certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Additional Comments

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.