Registered Nurse (RN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Middleton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Health Savings Account

401K &Plan Matching

Paid time off

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies in Middleton, MA, is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality care at Essex County Correctional Facility. The Intake RN will assess new patients, ensure medical screening, and document findings while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The position requires an active nursing degree and a current state license, with responsibilities across medication administration, patient assessments, and care planning.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Must possess a current license in this state.
• RN works in accordance with local practice acts and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administers medications and monitors for reactions.
• Records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors, reports symptoms or changes in condition.
• Coordinates with healthcare team to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care.
• Modifies treatment plans as indicated by patient response.
• Directs or supervises nursing staff or a unit.
• Assists with examinations or treatments.
• Instructs on health education and disease prevention.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Nursing degree

RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)

VitalCore Health Strategies Middleton, Massachusetts, United States

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in Massachusetts! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health, has openings for Full-Time Registered Nurses at Essex County Correctional Facility in Middleton, MA for Multiple Shifts!

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an 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 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
• 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
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

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 serves as a leader at all times to promote best practices within the profession of nursing. The Intake Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for assessing and evaluating new patients upon admission to the facility, ensuring appropriate medical screening, accurate documentation, and timely communication of findings. This role requires strong clinical judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and appropriate care planning from the point of entry.

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or have graduated from an approved RN program
• Must possess a current license in this state
• 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

REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE

• Full-Time
• Day Shift
• Evening Shift
• Night Shift

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• The RN maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• The RN administers medications to patients and monitors patients for reactions and side effects.
• The RN records patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• The RN monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients’ condition.
• The RN consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• The RN modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
• The RN monitors all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• The RN directs or supervises less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
• The RN prepares patients for and assists with examinations or treatments.
• The RN instructs individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, as well as developing health improvement programs.
• The RN prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
• The RN orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
• The RN attends training and meetings as required.

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.

Keywords: Registered Nurse, Nurse, RN, Corrections, Healthcare
Full-Time
Day Shift
Evening Shift
Night Shift
Intake RN- 3pm-11pm

Salary Information

$51 - $55Hourly Wage