Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Hillsboro (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies Hillsboro, Missouri, United States is seeking a Full-Time Registered Nurse to deliver quality care in Jefferson County Jail. The RN will work within state practice acts, supervise other staff as needed, and advocate for patients.

Qualifications include a nursing degree from an accredited program, Missouri RN license, and compliance with local regulations. Duties include medication administration, vital signs, patient records, and coordination with the healthcare team.

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 of Missouri.
• RN practices within local practice acts and regulations and delegates appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications and monitor patient reactions.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor and report symptoms or changes in patient condition.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to assess and plan patient care.
• Modify treatment plans based on patient responses.
• Oversee care across all aspects including diet and activity.
• Supervise less-experienced staff or a nursing unit as needed.
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments.
• Educate patients and families on health topics and prevention.
• Prepare rooms, instruments, and supplies; manage stock.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Attend trainings and meetings as required.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Vital signs monitoring

Care coordination

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited college or university

Missouri RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies Hillsboro, Missouri, United States

About this position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for a Full-Time Registered Nurse at Jefferson County Jail in Hillsboro, Missouri !!! Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package?

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 of Missouri.
• 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/SALARY

• Full Time
• $42 / hour

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.