Psychiatric RN - Impactful Correctional Health Role
VITALCARE MEDICAL PRACTICE
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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
Education
Job description
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
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