Registered Nurse II- Midlands Evaluation Center
Location: , South Carolina
Description: State of South Carolina is at present looking to employ Registered Nurse II- Midlands Evaluation Center right now, this vacancy will be depute in South Carolina. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. To provide direct nursing care to juveniles receiving services at a Department of Juvenile Justice secure facili! ty in accordance with Health Services and Department protocols/standing orders and policies, the SC Nurse Practice Act, and accepted nursing standards. Safely administers and documents medications and treatments as ordered by a physician, dentist, nurse practitioner, or another nurse (when such medications or treatments are written in accordance with approved standing orders or protocols). Ensures follow through of physician/dentist/nurse practitioner orders to include making necessary appointments and arrangements for off campus consultations, procedures, surgery, etc. Maintains written documentation (e.g., nurse's notes or sick call form) of each encounter with a juvenile. Maintains a safe and sanitary environment and follows basic infection control practices. Relieves a Health Care Coordinator as needed. Assesses the medical and health needs of juveniles during sick call and formulates, implements and evaluates the plan of care in accordance with standing orders and prot! ocols. Refers to appreciate higher level of health care provid! er when needed. Provides health education to the juveniles as needed. Assists the physician with he/she sees patients; participates in developing plans of care as appropriate. Collects a variety of specimens for ordered laboratory test. Provides nursing care to juveniles admitted to the Infirmary. Conducts periodic routine health assessments of the juveniles. Actively participates in orientation, training and education of other nursing staff. Rotates nursing on-call duties. Performs other related duties required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and related nursing experience. Must have a valid driver's license.
Special Requirements
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing. Some positions require certification in Basic Life Support and/or Basic/Advanced Cardiac Life Support.
Preferred Qualifications:
Licensed to practice as a registered nurs! e in South Carolina; a bachelor's degree in nursing, an associate degree in nursing; or a diploma in nursing with at least two years of nursing experience in a relevant are (e.g., pediatric nursing, medical surgical nursing, public health nursing). Knowledge of the principals and practices of nursing and prevention of disease and injury. Ability to establish and maintain satisfactory working relationships with all levels of personnel. Ability to establish priorities and carry out assignments. Ability to establish confidence and cooperation of juveniles receiving services. Must remain current in BLS.
Additional Comments:
Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license. May be required to travel within the state; overnight travel is rare. Subject to possibility of physical assault, property destruction and infections. Must wear personal protective equipment to prevent infection. Must have a phone or pager that DJJ can use to contact for ur! gent or emergent situations.
Applications are considered incom! plete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include, but not limited to, criminal records, driver’s license and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached with your application, but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
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This vacancy will be started on: Sat, 31 Aug 2013 02:26:21 GMT
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