Nurse Educator (#010263) Training, Columbia (RICHLAND)

• Report directly to the Division Director for Staff Development and Training.
• In-depth understanding of nursing practice, clinical assessments, IV therapy, phlebotomy, and adult learning techniques.
• Documentation standards; strong knowledge of medical-legal charting principles to teach clear, objective note-writing.
• Program management: Ability to organize, schedule, and run training programs for both state and 3rd party contract medical staff.
• Cross-department coordination: Ability to communicate and work effectively with wardens, security supervisors, healthcare staff, and agency leadership.
• Audit and review: Skill in evaluating training programs, auditing clinical records, etc.
• Must be able to model wellness and be physically fit to demonstrate practicals during training for trainer's courses, i.e. first aid, CPR/AED, etc.
• Plans conducts practical skills training and clinical evaluations for nursing staff during onboarding and annual reviews.
• Leads medical provider orientation on balancing independent judgement with facility security.
• Coordinates new nurse orientation and general medical onboarding alongside the division of health services.
• Acts as the agency's lead instructor for first aid, CPR/AED, BLS, respiratory protection and Narcan programs, certifies lieutenants across 21 facilities and staff development and training center to ensure consistent life-safety training.
• Teaches assigned medical, wellness and first aid modules in correctional officer basic, annual in-service and specialized academy courses, assist with clinical record audits.
• Tracks budget, ordering, and upkeep for medical training supplies, CPR mannequins, and simulation gear.
• Provide medical triage on academy grounds during incidents until EMS arrives.
• Resume highly recommended, 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 [email protected]

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 one (1) year experience as a registered nurse.

OR

• An associate degree in nursing and three (3) years experience as a registered nurse.

• 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.

• Must be skilled in evaluating training programs, auditing clinical records, and conducting nurse orientation/practical skills training.

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.