Health Unit Manager - RN

Medical University of South Carolina•Lexington, KY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) provides healthcare across rural South Carolina. The RN II provides nursing care using the nursing process, directing team members and collaborating with multidisciplinary staff to provide appropriate care within a secure correctional setting. The RN Lead provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Directs and leads other assigned team members, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide age/developmentally appropriate care. Provides patient-centered care addressing physical, emotional, cultural, religious, and environmental needs. Provides leadership and oversight of patient care operations, managing nursing standards, staffing, and daily clinical and clerical workflows to support efficient, high‑quality care. Conducts assessments, develops nursing diagnoses, identifies outcomes, plans and implements interventions, provides health teaching, and evaluates care. Ensures a therapeutic environment and participates in professional governance and development. Correctional‑specific responsibilities include: Delivering nursing care to inmates/detainees while following correctional facility safety and security protocols. Responding promptly to emergencies anywhere within the secure perimeter (medical emergencies, injuries, suicide attempts, etc.). Managing care in intake/booking, general population, segregation, and medical observation units. Coordinating with correctional officers for safe inmate movement and maintaining awareness of the security environment. Maintaining strict control and accountability of sharps, medications, and clinical tools. Ensuring proper boundaries, communication standards, and compliance with PREA expectations. Documenting care in accordance with correctional medical record requirements and chain‑of‑custody considerations when applicable.

Requirements

Associate's Degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing, and a minimum of two years of work experience as a registered nurse required.
Licensure as a registered nurse by the South Carolina Board of Nursing or a compact state.
Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
Proficiency in manual dexterity and fine motor skills for tasks such as taking patient vitals, administering injections, or conducting physical exams.
Capacity to lift and move patients or medical equipment as needed.
Visual acuity and color perception to accurately read medical charts, documents, and monitors.
Auditory ability to effectively communicate with patients and colleagues, as well as to perceive important sounds such as alarms or patient instructions.
Stamina and resilience to handle the physical and emotional demands of providing patient care, including long shifts and potentially stressful situations.
Mobility to navigate clinical environments, including moving between patient rooms, offices, and other areas of the facility.
Compliance with infection control protocols and proper use of personal protective equipment to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Nursing preferred.
RN staff hired after July 1, 2013 with an Associate or Diploma degree must be enrolled in a BSN program within two years and complete it within four years.
Certification in specialty area within one year of eligibility strongly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provides nursing care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
Directs and leads other assigned team members, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to provide age/developmentally appropriate care.
Provides patient-centered care addressing physical, emotional, cultural, religious, and environmental needs.
Provides leadership and oversight of patient care operations, managing nursing standards, staffing, and daily clinical and clerical workflows to support efficient, high‑quality care.
Conducts assessments, develops nursing diagnoses, identifies outcomes, plans and implements interventions, provides health teaching, and evaluates care.
Ensures a therapeutic environment and participates in professional governance and development.
Delivering nursing care to inmates/detainees while following correctional facility safety and security protocols.
Responding promptly to emergencies anywhere within the secure perimeter (medical emergencies, injuries, suicide attempts, etc.).
Managing care in intake/booking, general population, segregation, and medical observation units.
Coordinating with correctional officers for safe inmate movement and maintaining awareness of the security environment.
Maintaining strict control and accountability of sharps, medications, and clinical tools.
Ensuring proper boundaries, communication standards, and compliance with PREA expectations.
Documenting care in accordance with correctional medical record requirements and chain‑of‑custody considerations when applicable.