Registered Nurse (RN)

VitalCore Health Strategies • St. Joseph, MI

19h • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCore Health Strategies, an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Registered Nurse at Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan. They offer a $2 night shift differential. At VitalCore, they pride themselves 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's hard work and dedication.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of Michigan (or compact license)
• 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 for Registered Nurses as outlined by the local state nurse practice act.
• 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 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, and 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 the facility.

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
• Health Savings 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED