Charge Nurse, RN
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for a Charge Registered Nurse at Central Mississippi Correctional Facility in Pearl, Mississippi! This role delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses while managing a supervisory role. The RN Charge 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 Charge 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 Charge 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.
Requirements
- Current/active RN Mississippi
- CPR/BLS certification
- 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
Nice To Haves
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
- Previous charge RN or management experience preferred
- Previous correctional experience preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses while managing a supervisory role.
- 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.
- Assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of care delivered.
- Works to ensure a safe environment for themselves, the patient and other staff members.
- Acts as a patient advocate to promote the quality of health care delivered in the facility.
- Serves as a leader at all times to promote best practices within the profession of nursing.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
