Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care has openings for Registered Nurses at Hutchinson Correctional Facility in Hutchinson, Kansas for Full-Time Evening Shifts!! PRN Day & Night Shifts Available!! Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package? 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 Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses. The RN 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 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. 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 The RN 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. Schedule Full-Time Evenings PRN Days and Nights Minimum 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. Essential Functions Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records. Administer medications to patients and monitor patients 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. Additional duties as assigned by facility. VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success of the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr