Registered Nurse (RN)

About the role

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is seeking Full-Time Day, Full-Time/Part-Time Night, and PRN Shift Registered Nurses at Sussex Correctional Institution in Georgetown, DE. Shift differentials are offered based on shift worked.

Responsibilities

• 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 patient's condition.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as needed based on 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 topics such as health education, disease prevention, and childbirth.
• 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 a patient's condition.
• Additional duties as assigned by the facility.

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.

Qualifications

• Must be available for at least 3-6 weeks for onsite training.
• Eligibility for benefits applies only to Full-Time Employees.
• PRN rates differ from Full Time/Part Time Employees.

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of correctional health care practices and policies.

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, Dependent Care, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Short Term/Long Term Disability, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Discount Center.
• 401K & Plan Matching.
• PTO.

Pay

• Full-Time Day: $X.XX - $X.XX
• Full-Time/Part-Time Night: $X.XX - $X.XX
• PRN: $Y.YY - $Z.ZZ

Schedule

• Full-Time Days: Must be available for at least 3 weeks of onsite orientation.
• Full-Time/Part-Time Night: Must be available for at least 3 weeks of onsite orientation.
• PRN: Must be available for at least 3 weeks of onsite orientation. Rotating Weekends.

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 works in accordance with local practice acts and regulations and 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 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is 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.