Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

401K Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Gulfport, MS, is seeking a Registered Nurse to join its team. This full-time role involves delivering quality care, administering medications, and advocating for patients in a correctional setting. Competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and PTO, are offered. Candidates must be licensed in Mississippi and a graduate of an accredited nursing school. Join us to make a difference in healthcare.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Mississippi.
• Active CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of state nurse practice acts and regulations.
• Complete initial and annual clinical competencies as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care within the RN scope of practice.
• Monitor and record patients’ medical information.
• Administer medications and monitor for reactions.
• Coordinate with healthcare team members to evaluate care plans.
• Supervise nursing staff and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Educate patients and families on health topics and preventive care.

Skills

Patient advocacy

Medication administration

Monitoring patient conditions

Healthcare teamwork

Education

Accredited School of Nursing

CPR certification

Accredited nursing program

Job description

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Registered Nurse

Full Time Professional Gulfport, MS, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 12571

Join the VitalCore Team in Mississippi! 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 an opening for a R egistered Nurse at Harrison County Adult Detention Center in Gulfport, Mississippi!

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

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

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
• Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K & Plan Matching
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

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.

REGISTERED NURSE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Mississippi.
• 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.

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.

REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE

• Full-Time
• Nights

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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