Registered Nurse
Company: VitalCore Health Strategies
Location: Olathe
Posted on: May 7, 2025
Job Description:
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in
Correctional Health Care has openings for Registered Nurses at
Johnson County Correctional Facilities in New Century and Olathe,
Kansas for Full-Time Night Shift!Looking for a rewarding career in
the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive
payment, and an excellent benefits package?At VitalCore we pride
ourselves on retaining and acquiring hardworking ethical
individuals who are committed to providing quality services. Join
our team and experience first-hand how VitalCore Health Strategies
promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and
appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.We're
people who are fueled by passion, not by profit.REGISTERED NURSE
BENEFITS PACKAGE TO INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO:
- 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 BonusREGISTERED NURSE POSITION SUMMARYThe
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.REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE
- Full-Time
- 3-12 Hour Shifts WeeklyREGISTERED NURSE 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.REGISTERED
NURSE 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. keywords: Registered Nurse,
RN, Corrections, Correctional Healthcare, Nursing, correctional
nurse, nurseEEO#INDKS Full-Time3-12 hour shifts weeklyCompensation
details: 37-42 Hourly WagePI92b32e8d0fdf-37820-35522658
Keywords: VitalCore Health Strategies, Olathe , Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Olathe, Kansas
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