Job Description
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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for Registered Nurses at Lenawee County Jail in Adrian, Michiganfor full and part-time!! (We offer $1 shift differential for nights)
Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?
REGISTERED NURSE BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Identity Theft Protection
- Animal/Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
- 401K
- PTO
- Annual Incentive Bonus
REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE
- Part-Time
- Full-Time
- Day Shift
- Night Shift
- 3x12 hour shifts / week
REGISTERED NURSE POSITION SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses. The RN works in accordance with local practice acts and regulations, delegates and ensures supervision of nursing activities and functions to other competent nursing personnel appropriate to their scope of practice. The RN assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of care delivered; works to ensure a safe environment for themselves, the patient and other staff members. The RN acts as a patient advocate to promote the quality of health care delivered in the facility and serve as a leader at all times to promote best practices within the profession of nursing.
REGISTERED NURSE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
- Possesses an active CPR certification.
- Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
- Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.
REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions and side effects.
- Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ condition.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
- Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
- Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
- Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and childbirth as well as develop health improvement programs.
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
- Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
- Additional duties as assigned by facility.
We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.
Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Corrections, Nurse
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Part-Time
Full-Time
Day Shift
Night Shift
3x12 hour shifts / week
We are committed to assisting individuals working for VitalCore to follow their passion and be proud of their accomplishments. We are involved and engaged daily and as needed to ensure that every employee has corporate level support and guidance. It is important to us that we set a positive tone to create and maintain healthy professional relationships and environments. We believe in expressing gratitude and acknowledging the dedication and performance of the staff at each facility.