Registered Nurse (RN) PRN Days

VitalCore Health Strategies; Adrian (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Lenawee County Jail in Adrian, Michigan. This PRN role delivers high‑quality care within the scope of nursing practice and aligns with state nursing regulations, ensuring patient safety and advocacy.

The RN supports the healthcare team, administers medications, monitors patient status, and facilitates health education while upholding standards of care in a correctional setting.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Michigan is required.
• Active CPR certification required.
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor for reactions and side effects.
• Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor symptoms and changes in patients’ condition; coordinate with healthcare team to plan and evaluate care.

Skills

Medication administration

Patient care

Education

Michigan RN licensure

Active CPR certification

Job description

About this position

Join the VitalCore Team in Michigan! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit. VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has openings for Registered Nurses at Lenawee County Jail in Adrian,Michiganfor PRN!

REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE

• PRN

REGISTERED NURSE 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, 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 NursingLicensure 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 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.

Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Corrections, Nurse