SCDC RN Care Coordinator

Job Description Summary

Reporting to the System Director of Case Management, the SCDC RN Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the coordination of all healthcare services for patients in the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) system at Chester and within the Regional Health Network (RHN). The SCDC RN Coordinator will work to build trusting relationships and ensure that patient movement is a seamless process performed in a safe, timely, and appropriate manner. This includes managing transportation logistics, patient admissions and discharges, clinical updates, and facilitating appointments. The RN SCDC Coordinator is the primary contact for DOC prisoners at both MUSC Charleston and Prisma Health, working within the operational requirements of SCDC to ensure patients' safe and timely movement. The role requires effective communication, prioritization of services, and collaboration with various healthcare providers, including the MUSC network.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC004927 SYS - System Case Management

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

Health-29

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

  Job Summary/Purpose:  Reporting to the System Director of Case Management, the SCDC RN Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the coordination of all healthcare services for patients in the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC) system at Chester and within the Regional Health Network (RHN). The SCDC RN Coordinator will work to build trusting relationships and ensure that patient movement is a seamless process performed in a safe, timely, and appropriate manner. This includes managing transportation logistics, patient admissions and discharges, clinical updates, and facilitating appointments. The RN SCDC Coordinator is the primary contact for DOC prisoners at both MUSC Charleston and Prisma Health, working within the operational requirements of SCDC to ensure patients' safe and timely movement. The role requires effective communication, prioritization of services, and collaboration with various healthcare providers, including the MUSC network. Other duties as assigned.

This is a remote work position with monthly onsite/in-person work from MUSC Chester. SCDC patient needs may include weekend service needs and coordination.

Minimum Training and Education: Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing required. 2 years of bedside nursing or case management work experience preferred.  Proficient in Microsoft Suite Solutions. Must have effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, and ability to multitask.

Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: Licensure as a registered nurse by the state of South Carolina or compact state required. Certification in Case Management preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements

NOTE: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: 1) Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift;

2) Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift; 3) Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift. Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Frequent). Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Frequent). Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Frequent). Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent). Ability to work indoors. (Continuous). Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent). Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent). Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent). Ability to bend at the waist. (Infrequent). Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent). Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent). Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous). Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous). Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous). Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent). Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous). Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift/lower objects 15 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent). Ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead 15 lbs. (Infrequent)

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous). Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Continuous)

Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous). Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous). Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous). Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous). Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous). Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Frequent). *Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions). *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Position). *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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