Full-Time Day Shift Charge Registered Nurse (RN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Georgetown (DE); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Identity Theft Protection

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies seeks a Full-Time Day Shift Charge Registered Nurse (RN) at Sussex Community Corrections Center in Georgetown, DE. The RN provides quality care, delegates tasks, and ensures patient safety within the corrections setting.

The role requires Graduation from an accredited nursing program, RN licensure in the state, and active CPR certification, with supervision of nursing staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Active CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of state nursing practice acts and regulations.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient records and reports.
• Administer medications and monitor for reactions.
• Record vital signs and patient information.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to assess and plan patient care.
• Direct or supervise other nursing personnel as assigned.
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments.
• Instruct patients and families on health topics and prevention.

Skills

CPR certification

State practice laws knowledge

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for Full-Time Day Shift Charge Registered Nurse (RN) at Sussex Community Corrections Center located in Georgetown, DE!

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

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience first‑hand how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

CHARGE 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.

CHARGE 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.

CHARGE 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.

CHARGE REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE

• Day Shift 12-hours

Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Corrections, Nurse

Full-Time Day Shift 12-hours

Compensation details: 41-49 Hourly Wage