Registered Nurse (RN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401K & Plan Matching

Annual Incentive Bonus

PTO

Pet Insurance

Employee Assistance Program and 401K &

Plan Matching

PTO

Annual Incentive Bonus

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Act

Job summary

A leading health services provider in Saint Joseph, Michigan is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse to join their team at Berrien County Jail. The RN will deliver quality care in accordance with state regulations, administer medications, and collaborate with healthcare teams. Minimum requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing school, a Michigan RN license, and an active CPR certification. Competitive benefits package and a positive work environment await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must have knowledge of state laws governing nursing practice.
• Satisfactory completion of clinical competencies required.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of state nursing practice acts and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality care per state nursing practice act.
• Administer medications and monitor patient reactions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and reports.
• Consult with healthcare team for patient care plans.
• Supervise nursing staff as needed.
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments.
• Educate patients and families on health topics.

Skills

Administration of medications

Patient monitoring

Health education

Collaboration with healthcare team

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Michigan

Active CPR certification

Job description

Join the VitalCore Health Strategies Team in Michigan!

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Registered Nurse at Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan!! (We offer $2 night shift differential)

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

• PRN Day Time

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 Michigan (or compact license)
• 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 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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