Registered Nurse (RN)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability

401K & Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Summit County Jail in Akron, OH. The role entails high-quality nursing care within a correctional setting, supervising staff as needed, and ensuring patient safety and advocacy.

The RN will participate in multi-disciplinary care, administer medications, document and monitor patient conditions, and maintain compliance with state practice acts. This is a full-time daytime shift opportunity.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Active RN licensure in the state of employment.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state practice laws and regulations.
• Successful completion of clinical competencies annually.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Coordinate with healthcare team 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 a unit.
• Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
• Educate individuals and families on health topics and develop health improvement programs.
• Prepare rooms, instruments, equipment, and ensure stock of supplies.

Skills

CPR certification

Clinical documentation

Patient advocacy

Education

RN licensure (state of employment)

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN)

MEDICAL Full Time Professional Summit County Jail, Akron, OH, US

11 days ago Requisition ID: 13640

Salary Range: $40.00 To $42.00 Hourly

Join the VitalCore Team in Ohio! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional HealthCare, has openings for Registered Nurses (RN) at Summit County Jail in Akron, Ohio!

At VitalCorewe 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 MANAGER (RN) 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
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending 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 (RN) 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 serve as a leader at all times to promote best practices within the profession of nursing.

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) 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 (RN) MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
• 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 (RN) SCHEDULE:

• Full Time
• 12 hour shifts
• Day Shift

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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