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Job description
Job Description Job Description We are currently seeking Full Time and PRN Licensed Practical Nurse to join our team at Sumter-Lee Regional County Detention Center located in Sumter, 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: Full-Time
Correctional nursing experience preferred but not required
Ability to obtain a security clearance, to include drug screen and criminal background check
Available shift:
12 hour Shifts
7A-7P (Day Shift)
PRN LPN
PRN RN
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:
Overtime
Sign On Bonus: $7000
Shift Differential
Physical setting:
Corrections (Jail / Prison / Detention Center)
GENESYS Health Alliance is an EOE/Minorities/Female/Vet/Disability Employer
All job opportunities can be viewed online at
Worksite address
sumter, SC, 29153, US
Who can apply
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