Registered Nurse

VitalCore Health Strategies • Norfolk, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health, has openings for Full-Time and Part-Time Evening and Night Shift Registered Nurses at MCI-Norfolk in Norfolk, MA! Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package? At VitalCore we pride ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking 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.

Requirements

• Must possess a Nursing Degree from an accredited college or university or have graduated from an approved RN program
• Must possess a current license in this state

Responsibilities

• Delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses.
• 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.
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administers medications to patients and monitors patients for reactions and side effects.
• Records patients’ medical information and vital signs.
• Monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients’ condition.
• Consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
• Monitors all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• Directs or supervises less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
• Prepares patients for and assists with examinations or treatments.
• Instructs individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, as well as developing health improvement programs.
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
• Orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.
• Attends training and meetings as required.

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 Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center
• 401K
• PTO
• Annual Incentive Bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree