Correctional Care RN — Full‑Time 12‑Hour Shifts

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Summit County Jail in Akron, OH. The role entails high-quality nursing care within a correctional setting, supervising staff as needed, and ensuring patient safety and advocacy.

The RN will participate in multi-disciplinary care, administer medications, document and monitor patient conditions, and maintain compliance with state practice acts. This is a full-time daytime shift opportunity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Active RN licensure in the state of employment.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state practice laws and regulations.
• Successful completion of clinical competencies annually.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with healthcare team 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 a unit.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Educate individuals and families on health topics and develop health improvement programs.
• Prepare rooms, instruments, equipment, and ensure stock of supplies.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical documentation

Patient advocacy

Education

RN licensure (state of employment)

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Summit County Jail in Akron, OH. The role entails high-quality nursing care within a correctional setting, supervising staff as needed, and ensuring patient safety and advocacy.

The RN will participate in multi-disciplinary care, administer medications, document and monitor patient conditions, and maintain compliance with state practice acts. This is a full-time daytime shift opportunity.