Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN): Corrections

We have multiple openings for correctional LPN jobs in Columbia, SC, for full-time positions at an adult female correctional institution. Your expertise and leadership as a Licensed Practical Nurse will help ensure high-quality care for those in need, and you can expand your clinical background by working with a varied patient population. Whether you are a recent LPN graduate looking to jumpstart your nursing career or have on-the-job nursing experience, we have opportunities for you to join our expanding nursing teams at state-operated correctional facilities in South Carolina.

Additionally, these correctional LPN jobs in Columbia, SC have a premium hourly pay rate significantly higher than the average rate for LPNs in the surrounding area.  

Successful candidates must be able to complete onboarding requirements and begin their assignment in accordance with the specified schedule.

• Mandatory 3-week onboarding for orientation and training, first shift (8a–5p), weekdays, at the beginning of the assignment

Job Details

Pay: $40 per hour

• Full-time schedule, 36 hours
• Three 12-hour shifts per week, including every other weekend
• Day shift positions (6a–7p) are available

Correctional LPN License and Credentials Requirements

• Current South Carolina or compact LPN license
• Current CPR Certification, BLS
• Current PPD

Primary Job Duties

• Conduct health assessments and sick call for inmates
• Administer medications and provide treatments
• Provide health education and counseling
• Coordinate care with other healthcare professionals
• Supervise nursing assistants

Job Benefits

• W-2 Wages paid weekly
• Comprehensive insurance benefits, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability, are available to full-time employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (with company match) is available to full-time employees

Applicants must provide up to three professional references, pass a drug screen, and undergo a criminal background check; those with criminal activity charges may not be considered.

Contact Us

Please contact us if you have additional questions about correctional LPN jobs in Columbia, SC, or in other parts of the state. You can also inquire about other LPN jobs we offer at different facilities in South Carolina.

About MedFirst Staffing

MedFirst Staffing is a nationally recognized healthcare staffing firm and holds the Gold Seal of Approval® from The Joint Commission, a symbol of quality and commitment to the highest standards in healthcare staffing. Since 2003, MedFirst Staffing has built a trusted reputation for delivering reliable, skilled, and compassionate nurses and clinicians to private- and public-sector healthcare facilities across the country. We serve partners across a wide range of disciplines—including acute care, long-term care, behavioral health, developmental disability, and correctional settings.