Registered Nurse (RN)

Overview

Join the VitalCore Team in Delaware! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional health care, has openings for Registered Nurses at James T. Vaughn Correctional Center in Smyrna, DE for day, night shifts and PRN. We offer shift differentials and require onsite training.

Must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training. Weekday (Mon-Fri) and Weekend (Sat/Sun) options are available with the following shift differentials: 3p-11p, 11p-7:30a, Day, Evening, Nights with respective differentials listed.

At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking, ethical individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience how VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation of our staff’s hard work and dedication.

Benefits (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

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 serves as a leader at all times to promote best practices within the profession of nursing.

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

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 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

Schedule

• 12 Hour Shifts
• Full-Time
• Day Shift (must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training)
• Night Shift (must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training)
• Rotating Weekends
• PRN (must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training)

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