Registered Nurse (RN)
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Registered Nurse at Mecklenburg County Detention Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. VCHS prides itself on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals committed to providing quality services. They promote a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation for staff dedication. Employment with VitalCore provides above-industry wages, an extensive benefits package, and a guaranteed annual incentive payment. VCHS is leading the pack in the correctional healthcare industry and aims to make a difference.
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.
Responsibilities
- Deliver quality care consistent with the scope of practice outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses.
- Work in accordance with local practice acts and regulations.
- Delegate and ensure supervision of nursing activities and functions to other competent nursing personnel appropriate to their scope of practice.
- Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of care delivered.
- Ensure a safe environment for themselves, the patient, and other staff members.
- Act as a patient advocate to promote the quality of health care delivered in the facility.
- Serve as a leader at all times to promote best practices within the profession of nursing.
- 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, 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.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by facility.
Benefits
- Above industry wages
- Extensive benefits package
- Guaranteed annual incentive payment
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
