Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse PRN - Dorchester Co.

We are currently seeking PRN Licensed Practical Nurses and PRN Registered Nurses to join our team at Dorchester County Detention Center located in Summerville, South Carolina.

GENESYS Health Alliance proudly manages our facilities with quality healthcare initiatives, and we strive to be the innovative and reliable leader in the correctional setting. We partner with our clients to provide quality healthcare, uncompromising standards, guaranteed performance, and unrivaled client satisfaction!

You see, everything that we do is about taking care of people. This not only includes the patients we serve, but the people we employ, and the partners we collaborate with each day. We would love to have you join our team of caring individuals committed to the care of the underserved population.

About this position:

The Licensed Practical Nurse is responsible for providing care for and treating detainees in a correctional setting. Correctional nurses administer both routine and emergency medical care and treat acute and chronic illnesses and injuries.

Education

• Requires graduation from a nationally accredited licensed practical nursing program.

Certifications

• Current LPN licensure in the state of employment or ability to obtain license.

• Current Basic Life Support

Job Type: PRN

• Correctional nursing experience preferred but not required.

• Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check.

Available shift:

• 7AM - 7PM - Day Shift

• 7PM - 7AM Night Shift

General Duties: (not limited to but includes)

• Provide patient treatments such as blood pressure checks, glucose monitoring, weight checks, nebulizer treatments, etc. as ordered by a licensed medical provider.

• Ensure all referrals for consultation, treatment or resolution of problems are valid and applicable to the documented nursing plans.

• Administer ordered medications to inmates as ordered by a licensed medical provider and approved by the medical director and document administration as required by GENESYS Health policy/procedure.

• Carries out nursing care plans on inmates as prescribed or directed by ALP, Physician, and/or RN.

• Ensure security of area and medications while administration is occurring; as well as keeping safety top priority.

• Complete initial and ongoing screening on detained individuals upon admission into a correctional setting

• Explain procedures and treatment protocols to patients.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits for our full-time team members including:

• Health, Dental and Vision insurance plan options

• Supplemental plans- Life, Cancer, Accident and Short-Term disability plans

• 401(k) matching (after 1 year)

• Paid holidays

• PTO- vacation, sick and bereavement

Supplemental pay types:

• Shift Differential

• $5000 Sign on Bonus - Applies only to Full Time Employees

• Overtime

Physical setting:

• Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)

GENESYS Health Alliance is an EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability Employer

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