Registered Nurse (RN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Harlem (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay and incentive bonus

401K match

Health, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is hiring a Registered Nurse for the Charles B. Webster Detention Center in Augusta, GA.

This full-time, day shift role involves delivering quality nursing care within the detention setting, administering medications, and coordinating with the healthcare team. The RN position requires an accredited nursing degree, active state RN licensure, CPR certification, and compliance with state practice acts and annual competencies.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality nursing care within the scope of practice.
• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to plan and evaluate patient care.
• Supervise and coordinate with nursing staff as appropriate.
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments and assist as needed.
• Educate patients and families on health topics and care plans.
• Maintain inventory and ensure supplies are stocked.

Skills

CPR certification

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

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 (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 DayMedicalDentalVisionHealth Savings AccountLife InsuranceShort Term/Long Term DisabilityIdentity Theft ProtectionPet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center401K & Plan MatchingPTOAnnual Incentive BonusDependent Care Flexible Spending Account

REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE:

• Full-Time Day Shift7 am-7:30 pm3x12 hour shiftsEvery other weekendFull Time Night Shift7pm-7:30am Every other weekend

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.

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Compensation details: 44-48 Hourly Wage