Registered Nurse; RN

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MEDICAL Full Time Professional Davidson County Annex, Nashville, TN, US

30+ days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $47.00 To $49.00 Hourly

Join the Vital Core Team in Tennessee!! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit!

Vital Core Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening for Registered Nurses at Davidson County Detention Centers in Nashville, TN!

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, and an excellent benefits package?

At Vital Core 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 Vital Core Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based on respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff.

• 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
• Annual Incentive Bonus
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

A 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, 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;

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

• 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.
• ER Experience preferred but not required.
• Dialysis Registered Nurse
  - Certified Dialysis Nurse or a Certified Nephrology Nurse (certification is preferred but is not required).

• Full-Time
• Nights
• Days
• Weekends

• The RN maintains accurate, detailed reports and records.
• The RN administers medications to patients and monitors patients for reactions and side effects.
• The RN records patients' medical information and vital signs.
• The RN monitors, records, and reports symptoms or changes in patients' condition.
• The RN consults and coordinates with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• The RN modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
• The RN monitors all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
• The RN directs or supervises less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
• The RN prepares patients for and assists with examinations or treatments.
• The RN instructs individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, as well as developing health improvement programs.
• The RN prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
• The RN orders, interprets, and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
• The RN attends training and meetings as…