Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 48,216 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Identity Theft Protection

Employee Assistance Program and Discu>

401K

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Topeka Correctional Facility in Topeka, Kansas. This full-time RN role delivers quality care within the scope of practice and ensures a safe environment for patients and staff.

The RN administers medications, monitors patient conditions, coordinates with the healthcare team, and assists with examinations and treatments. A state RN license, CPR certification, and nursing school graduation are required, with a strong commitment to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing practice.
• Completion of initial and annual clinical competencies as assigned by the role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions and side effects.
• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patients’ condition.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans based on patient 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 unit.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Instruct individuals, families, or groups on health education, disease prevention, and childbirth, and develop health improvement programs.
• Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies and maintain inventory.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.

Skills

Registered Nurse license

CPR certification

State nursing regulations knowledge

Clinical competency documentation

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional health care, is hiring full‑time Registered Nurses for the Topeka Correctional Facility in Topeka, Kansas.

About this Position

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

VitalCore prides itself on retaining hardworking, ethical individuals committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience a positive work environment built on respect and appreciation.

Benefits Package

• 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
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

Registered Nurse Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality care consistent with the scope of practice outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses. The RN takes responsibility for the quality of care delivered, works to ensure a safe environment for patients and staff, acts as a patient advocate, and promotes best practices in nursing.

Schedule

• Full‑Time
• PRN Days and Nights

Minimum Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment
• Active CPR certification
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations governing practice
• Completion of initial and annual clinical competencies as assigned by the role

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions and side effects.
• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report changes in patients’ condition.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans based on patient 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 unit.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Instruct individuals, families, or groups on health education, disease prevention, and childbirth, and develop health improvement programs.
• Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and supplies and maintain inventory.
• Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to assess patient condition.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the facility.

Salary Information

$35 – $40 per hour

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is 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.