Registered Nurse (RN)

VitalCore Health Strategies; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team at Mahoning County Jail in Youngstown, OH. This full-time, professional position offers PRN scheduling with day (6am-6pm) and night (6pm-6am) shifts and opportunities to deliver quality care in a correctional healthcare setting.

The RN will provide patient advocacy, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and collaborate with the healthcare team to plan and evaluate care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in Ohio.
• Active CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state laws governing practice.
• Completion of annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate reports and records.
• Administer medications and monitor reactions.
• Record vital signs and patient information.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes.
• Coordinate with healthcare team on care plans.
• Prepare patients for examinations and treatments.
• Supervise nursing staff as assigned.
• Educate patients and families on health topics.
• Ensure stock and supplies are maintained.
• Support safety and a clean environment.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Team coordination

Patient advocacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN)

MEDICAL Full Time Professional Mahoning County, Youngstown, OH, US

10 days ago Requisition ID: 13664

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

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for Registered Nurses at Mahoning County Jail in Youngstown, OH!

Looking for a rewarding career in healthcare with competitive wages?

At VitalCore we 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 (RN) SCHEDULE:

• PRN
• Days (6am-6pm)
• Nights (6pm-6am)

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) POSITION SUMMARY:

The 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, and 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; and 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.

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 patient’s 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 a patient’s condition.
• Additional duties as assigned by the 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.

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is 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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