Registered Nurse (RN) for PRN
VitalCore Health Strategies•St. Joseph, MI
•Onsite
About The Position
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Registered Nurse (RN) at Berrien County Jail in St. Joseph, Michigan for PRN shifts. VCHS prides itself on retaining and acquiring compassionate, ethical individuals committed to providing quality services. The company promotes a positive work environment based on respect and appreciation for staff 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 outlined by the state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses.
- Delegate and ensure supervision of nursing activities and functions to other competent nursing personnel.
- Assume responsibility and accountability for the quality of care delivered.
- Ensure a safe environment for self, patients, and other staff members.
- Act as a patient advocate to promote quality healthcare.
- Serve as a leader to promote best practices within the nursing profession.
- 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 health education, disease prevention, and childbirth, and develop health improvement programs.
- Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
