Geriatric Program Manager, (#012661) Medical Support, Columbia (RICHLAND) Position Available In Richland, South Carolina
Tallo's Job Summary: The Geriatric Program Manager position at Columbia (RICHLAND) in South Carolina offers a full-time role with a salary of $97,137 a year. Requirements include an associate's degree, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of supervising experience in geriatric care. Responsibilities involve developing and managing the geriatric program, collaborating with correctional professionals, and ensuring compliance with program standards. Preferred qualifications include experience in geriatric care, dementia, and hospice care. The South Carolina Department of Corrections is the recruiting agency for this position.
Job Description
Geriatric Program Manager, (#012661) Medical Support, Columbia (RICHLAND) State of South Carolina – 2.9 Richland County, SC Job Details Full-time $97,137 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Dementia care Nursing Hospice Hospice care BLS Certification Mid-level Supervising experience 1 year Associate’s degree Geriatrics Nursing Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) Full Job Description Job Responsibilities Develops, implements, and manages the geriatric program. Assist with screening eligible inmates to participate in the hospice and palliative care program. Generate a health education/training program for inmates that have been selected to participate in the hospice and palliative care program. Develop and implement innovative strategies for end-of-life and geriatric care to include those diagnosed with dementia, as the IR demands for healthcare become increasingly complicated. Make site visits to specific locations where certified hospice care inmates provide assistance to ensure compliance with program standards. Collaborates with other correctional professionals to assure medical, social, psychological, and security needs of the geriatric inmates are met. Maintain appropriate documentation for analytical and statistical purposes. Serves as the backup coordinator for medical furloughs and medical parole. Resume preferred but not required. Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to: Recruiting and Employment Services (803) 896-1649
Minimum and Additional Requirements State of South Carolina 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). An associates degree in nursing and one (1) year experience as a registered nurse, including one (1) year supervisory nursing experience. Must have an active nursing license in the state of South Carolina or qualfying compact state. Must have basic life support certification. Preferred Qualifications Experience in geriatric care/nurse to include experience with dementia and/or hospice care/nursing is preferred. 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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to be determined if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
