Psychiatric Registered Nurse

VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Pet Insurance

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) has an opening for a Full-Time Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) at the Topeka Correctional Facility in Topeka, Kansas. The RN delivers quality care within scope of practice, advocates for patients, and promotes best nursing practices in a correctional setting.

The RN will work under state nurse practice acts, supervise other nursing staff, and coordinate with the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective patient care and adherence to facility policies and

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• Experience in a Psych / Behavioral Health nursing setting preferred.
• Current CPR.
• Drug and Background clearance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor symptoms or changes in patients' condition.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate care.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by responses and conditions.
• Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and activity.
• Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing staff on the unit.
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments.
• Educate individuals and families on health topics and prevention.

Skills

Psych/ Behavioral Health

CPR Certification

Education

RN License

Job description

Start A New Career with VitalCore Health Strategies!

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Full Time Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) at Topeka Correctional Facility in Topeka, Kansas!

View our opportunities at: https://vitalcorehs.com/careers

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore, we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, dedicated 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.

PSYCH REGISTERED NURSE BENEFITS PACKAGE:

• Holiday Pay: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans 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

PSYCH REGISTERED NURSEPOSITION SUMMARY

The Psych 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 serves as a leader at all times to promote best practices within the profession of nursing.

PSYCH REGISTERED NURSE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current RN license in good standing
• Experience in a Psych / Behavioral Health nursing setting preferred
• Current CPR
• Drug and Background clearance

PSYCH REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE

• Full-Time

PSYCH REGISTERED NURSEESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The RN maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• The RN administers medications to patients and monitors patients for reactions and side effects.
• The RN records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• The RN monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients' condition.
• The RN consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• The RN modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• The RN monitors all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• The RN directs or supervises less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
• The RN prepares patients for and assists with examinations or treatments.
• The RN instructs individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, as well as developing health improvement programs.
• The RN prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
• The RN orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' condition.
• The RN attends training and meetings as required.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.