Head Nurse (#013895) Lieber CI, Ridgeville (DORCHESTER) Level 3

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily supervision of the health care activities (sick call, medication administration, etc. within an assigned clinical area.
• Monitors quality of daily patient care on a 24 hour 7 day a week continuum.
• Plans and coordinates with the health care authority with activities required to meet inmate health care needs in a medical clinic/infirmary including mental health, dental services, emergency care after normal operational hours.
• Assists with daily operation of the clinic (i.e. sick call, medication administration, treatments, emergencies, etc.)
• Documents and supervises documentation on medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
• Coordinates admissions or appointments with appropriate facility and provides appropriate documentation.
• Assists clinic HCA with providing health education for inmates and staff.
• Interfaces with physicians, security, institutional/divisional administration and support services.
• Functions as support staff to HCA with scheduling/shift coverage as needed.

Resume preferred but not required.

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Minimum and Additional Requirements

State of SC minimum requirements:

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience.

SCDC Minimum Requirements:

(Or an acceptable equivalency as approved by the Division of State Human Resources)

A bachelor's degree in nursing and one (1) year of experience as a registered nurse;

OR

An associate degree in nursing three (3) years experience as a registered nurse.

Must have an active nursing license in the state of South Carolina or qualifying compact state.

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.