Registered Nurse (RN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 91,520 - 99,840; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K & Plan Matching

Annual Incentive Bonus

Life Insurance

Short Term/Long Term Disability

Holiday Pay

Employee Assistance Program and Discc

PTO

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Augusta, Georgia, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for a full-time, day shift position at the Charles B. Webster Detention Center. The RN will deliver high-quality care within the facility and lead nursing activities to promote safety and quality of care.

Applicants should have a nursing degree from an accredited program, active RN licensure in Georgia, and CPR certification. The role offers competitive wages, robust benefits, and an inclusive workplace aligned with

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN licensure in the state of employment.
• Possesses an active CPR certification.
• Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications to patients and monitor 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 assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments and assist with procedures.
• Instruct patients, families, or groups on health topics and disease prevention.

Skills

CPR Certification

Patient Care

Clinical Skills

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)

VitalCore Health Strategies Augusta, Georgia, United States

About this position

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

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Registered Nurse at Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, Georgia for Full-Time, Day Shift!

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

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical 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:

• 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
• 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
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE:

• Full-Time
• Day Shift

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 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 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 SALARY:

• $44 - $48 / hr.

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.

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.

Full-Time

Day Shift