Health Care Authority (#019082) Kirkland Correctional Institution, Columbia (RICHLAND) Level 3

State of South Carolina

$99K — $109K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in nursing or associate degree with relevant experience
  • Two years as a registered nurse, including one year in a supervisory role
  • Active nursing license in South Carolina or a qualifying compact state
  • Basic Life Support certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
  • Experience in providing health care within a clinical or correctional setting.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise daily health care activities in the clinical area
  • Monitor and ensure quality of care around the clock
  • Plan and coordinate inmate health care services with the Director of Nursing
  • Assist with clinic operations including medication administration and emergencies
  • Document and maintain confidentiality of medical records
  • Coordinate appointments and admissions with appropriate facilities
  • Provide health education to inmates and staff
  • Collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Eligible for health and dental insurance with prescription coverage
  • Access to retirement and savings plan options
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting
  • Tuition assistance and discounts on purchases and travel.
  • Flexible work schedules available in certain agencies.
Full Job Description
Salary: $99,079.00 - $109,364.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 019082
Agency: Department of Corrections
Division: Health Services
Opening Date: 08/20/2026
Closing Date: 8/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: EA38
Position Number:: 019082
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Pay Grade: CLN12
Hiring Range - Min.: $99,079.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $109,364.00

Job Responsibilities

  • Responsible for daily supervision of the health care activities (sick call, medication administration, etc.) within assigned clinical area.
  • Monitors quality of daily patient care on a 24-hour/7-day week continuum.
  • Plans and coordinates with Director of Nursing (DON) the activities required to meet inmate health care needs in a medical clinic/infirmary including mental health, dental services, emergency care after normal operational hours.
  • Assists with daily operation of the clinic (i.e., sick call, medication administration, treatments, emergencies, etc.)
  • Documents and supervises documentation on medical records, maintaining confidentiality.
  • Coordinates admissions or appointments with appropriate facility and provides appropriate documentation.
  • Assists clinic with providing health education for inmates and staff.
  • Interfaces with physicians, security, institutional administrative and support services, and divisional administration.
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:

A bachelor's degree in nursing and two (2) years experience as a registered nurse, including one (1) year supervisory nursing experience.

OR

An associate degree in nursing and four (4) years 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 qualifying compact state.

Must have basic life support certification or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Additional Comments

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.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
01

Are you currently an employee of the South Carolina Department of Corrections?
  • Yes
  • No

02

If yes, how long have you been in your current position? (N/A if no)
03

For background check purposes, please give your full date of birth in MM/DD/YY format.
04

How would you describe your level of education?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate
  • None of the Above

05

Are you a graduate of an accredited school of nursing?
  • Yes
  • No

06

How would you describe your level of nursing education?
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Doctorate
  • None of the Above

07

How much experience do you have as a registered nurse?
  • Less than a year
  • 1 Year, less than 2
  • 2 Years, less than 3
  • 3 Years, less than 4
  • 4 years, less than 5
  • 5 years, less than 6
  • 6 years, less than 7
  • 7 years, less than 8
  • 8 years, less than 9
  • 9 years, less than 10
  • 10 or more years

08

How many years do you have in supervisory nursing experience?
  • Less than a year.
  • 1 year, less than 2.
  • 2 years, less than 3.
  • 3 years, less than 4.
  • 4 years, less than 5.
  • 5 years, less than 6.
  • 6 years, less than 7.
  • 7 years, less than 8.
  • 8 years, less than 9.
  • 9 years, less than 10.
  • 10 or more years.
  • None.

09

Do you have an active nursing license in the state of South Carolina or qualifying compact state?
  • Yes
  • No

10

Do you have a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire?
  • Yes
  • No

11

Please provide the full expiration date of your BLS certification in MM/DD/YY format.
Required Question

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