Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

PTO

Annual incentive bonus

Employee assistance program

Discount center

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse at Outagamie County Jail in Appleton, WI. The RN will provide nursing care under state practice acts, administer medications, monitor patient conditions, and coordinate with the healthcare team.

Requirements include a Nursing Degree and WI RN license; night shift 6 pm–6:30 am on a 3x12 schedule; competitive wages with an incentive bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or have graduated from an approved RN program.
• Must possess a current license in this state (Wisconsin RN).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications and monitor for reactions and side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patients' condition.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Supervise nursing personnel and guide the unit when needed.
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments.
• Educate patients and families on health topics and prevention.

Skills

RN license

Nursing degree

Patient advocacy

Education

Nursing degree

WI RN license

Job description

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Registered Nurse

MEDICAL Full Time Professional Outagamie County Jail WI, Appleton, WI, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 13432

Salary Range: $40.00 To $42.00 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in Wisconsin! 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 a Full Time Registered Nurse at Outagamie County Jail in Appleton, Wisconsin!!

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

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking 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.

*We offer $5/hour night shift differential!!*

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 POSITION SUMMARY

A 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.

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or have graduated from an approved RN program
• Must possess a current license in this state
• 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

REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE

• Full-Time
• Night shift
• 6 pm-6:30 am
• 3x12 hour shifts
• Every other weekend

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL 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 patient’s 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.

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