Registered Nurse

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) invites applications for a Registered Nurse at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi. The RN delivers quality care within state practice acts, ensuring patient safety and acting as a leader to promote best nursing practices.

The role requires RN licensure in Mississippi, CPR certification, and ongoing clinical competencies. It offers full-time or part-time schedules with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to advance in

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed RN in Mississippi.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledge of Mississippi nursing practice acts and regulations.
• Completion of initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions.
• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor and report changes in patients’ condition to the team.
• Coordinate with healthcare staff to assess, plan and evaluate patient care plans.

Skills

CPR Certification

Mississippi nursing laws

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

RN licensure in Mississippi

Job description

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team! We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has an opening for Registered Nurse at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, Mississippi!

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages, annual incentive payment, 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.

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
• Animal/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
• Part-Time
  

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