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VitalCore Health Strategies

Registered Nurse (RN)

VitalCore Health Strategies, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional health care, is looking for a dedicated Registered Nurse to work at Otero County Detention Center in Alamogordo, New Mexico. Join our team and contribute to a positive work environment that values respect and appreciation for the hard work and dedication of our staff.

Registered Nurse Benefits Package

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

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Annual Incentive Bonus

Position Summary A Registered Nurse (RN) delivers quality care consistent within the scope of practice as outlined by the local state nurse practice act. The RN works in accordance with local practice acts and regulations, delegates and ensures supervision of nursing activities to other competent nursing personnel within scope. 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. The RN acts as a patient advocate, promotes quality health care, and serves as a leader to promote best practices within the nursing profession.

Schedule

PRN

Full Time

Minimum Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.

Active CPR certification.

Knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.

Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies as assigned by role.

Essential Functions

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 patients’ condition.

Additional duties as assigned by facility.

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. All qualified applicants will receive equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religious preference, or medical condition.

Keywords: RN, Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility, Nurse

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