Registered Nurse – JDC Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Registered Nurse

• JDC
  
  Salary
  $60,700.00
• $103,200.00 Annually
  Location Richland County, SC
  Job Type
  FTE
• Full-Time
  Job Number
  176175
  Agency
  Department of Juvenile Justice
  Division
  Facility Rehabilitation & Health Services
  Opening Date
  05/05/2025
  Closing Date
  6/20/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
  Residency Requirement
  No

Class Code:

EA22

Position Number:

60030859, 60031428, 60033873 (176175)

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Evening Shift

• 3pm-11pm
  Pay Band
  Band 7
  Hiring Range
• Min.

$79,243.00
Opening Date
05/05/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

You must apply online at www.careers.sc.gov and follow the status of your application online.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
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Job Responsibilities
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina’s youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ).

NEW STARTING SALARY

$79,243
$10,000 SIGN-ON BONUS

EVENING SHIFT

• 3PM-11PM/NIGHT SHIFT
• 11PM-7AM
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OFFER SHIFT DIFFERENTIAL PAY

MISSION:

It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide direct nursing care to juveniles receiving services at a Department of Juvenile Justice secure facility in accordance with Health Services and department protocols/ standing orders and policies, the SC Nurse Practice Act, and accepted professional nursing standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Safely administers and documents medications and treatments as ordered by a physician, psychiatrist, dentist, nurse practitioner, or nurses’ standing orders/protocols (when such medications or treatments are written in accordance with approved standing orders or protocols). Ensures follow through of physician/psychiatrist/dentist/nurse practitioner orders to include delegation of tasks to licensed practical nurse, medical assistant and/or certified nursing assistant, making necessary appointments and arrangements for off campus consultations, procedures, surgery, etc.
Uses an electronic health record system to maintain documentation of each encounter with a juvenile. Maintains a safe and sanitary environment and follows basic infection control practices. 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 protocols. Provides nursing care to juveniles assigned to their facility. Refers to appropriate higher level of health care provider when needed. Provides health education to the juveniles as needed.
Assists the medical and psychiatric providers, and nurse practitioners when they see patients; participates in developing plans of care as appropriate. Collects a variety of specimens for ordered laboratory tests. Conducts periodic routine health assessments of the juveniles.
Actively participates in orientation, training and education of other nursing staff, and other departments involved in the daily care, and safety of the juvenile. Maintains, participates, and updates all training requirements while seeking out new avenues for continued education to improve delivery of care in their health care practices.
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum and Additional Requirements

STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

Special Requirements:

Licensure as a registered nurse by the State Board of Nursing for South Carolina. Some positions require a valid driver’s license. Also, some positions require certification in Basic Life Support and/or Basic/Advanced Cardiac Life Support.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of principles 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 the confidence and cooperation of juveniles receiving services. Must remain current in BLS.
Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license. Subject to the 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 urgent or emergent situations.
This position performs job duties relating to the custody, control, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice. Training applicable to these duties with be provided. Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

Licensed to practice as a registered nurse 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 clinical area (e.g., pediatric nursing, medical-surgical nursing, public health nursing.)
Additional Comments
The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Health, dental, and life insurance
15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
15 days of sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave
Applications are incomplete 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 is 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 to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.
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Sign-On Bonus:

Agencies may give sign-on bonuses to individuals recruited to critical needs jobs at the beginning of their employment with the agency. Bonuses cannot be offered or given to employees moving from other agencies by transfer, promotion or demotion. Sign-on bonuses are limited to one per employee, per year. Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Juvenile Justice
Address
P O Box 21069
4900 Broad River Road, Building 2007
Columbia, South Carolina, 29221-1069
Phone
803-896-9440
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