Registered Nurse

Registered Nurse (RN) Full Time. Sussex Correctional Institution, Georgetown, DE, US. Salary Range: $41.10 – $49.75 per hour. Position Summary The Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality care consistent with the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act for Registered Nurses at Sussex Correctional Institution. 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. The RN assumes responsibility and accountability for the quality of care delivered and works to ensure a safe environment for patient, staff, and self. The RN acts as a patient advocate to promote high‑quality health care and serves as a leader at all times to promote best practices within the profession of nursing. 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 patient’s condition. Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patient 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; 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 a patient’s condition. Perform additional duties as assigned by the facility. Schedule Full‑Time Days and Full‑Time/Part‑Time Night shifts – requires at least 3 weeks onsite orientation. PRN shifts – requires at least 3 weeks onsite orientation; PRN staff required to work 2 shifts per month. Rotating weekends. Shift Differential Weekday Day (Mon‑Fri, 3p‑11p): $4.25 Weekday Evening (Mon‑Fri, 11p‑7:30a): $5.75 Weekend Day (Sat/Sun, 3p‑11p): $3.50 Weekend Evening (Sat/Sun, 11p‑7:30a): $4.50 Weekend Nights: $6.00 Benefits Package (Full‑Time Employees Only) Holiday Pay (New Year’s, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas) Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account Life Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Identity Theft Protection Pet InsuranceEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center 401(k) with plan matching PTO Minimum Requirements Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment. Active CPR certification. Knowledge of specific state laws and regulations governing practice. Successful completion of initial and annual clinical competencies as assigned by role. VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can contribute and succeed. Base pay rate for PRN employees differs from the rate shown. #J-18808-Ljbffr