Registered Nurse - Correctional Healthcare in Edmund, SC

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VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), a leader in Correctional Health Care, is currently seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join our team. We have openings at Sheriff Al Cannon Detention Center located in North Charleston, South Carolina. Are you searching for a rewarding career with competitive wages, an annual incentive payment, and an excellent benefits package?

At VitalCore, we pride ourselves on acquiring compassionate individuals committed to providing quality services. Join our team and experience a positive work environment that values your hard work and dedication.

We offer shift differential pay for:
• Week nights: $5.50/hr
• Weekend nights: $6.50/hr

Benefits Package:
• Holiday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans 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

Registered Nurse Schedule:
• Full Time Day Shift: (6AM-6PM), 3x12 hour shifts/week, Rotating Weekends
• Part Time Night Shift: (6AM-6PM), 2x12 hour shifts/week, Rotating Weekends
• Full Time Night Shift: (6PM-6AM), 3x12 hour shifts/week, Rotating Weekends
• Part Time Night Shift: (6PM-6AM), 2x12 hour shifts/week, Rotating Weekends

Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) will deliver quality care consistent with the local state nurse practice act. In a correctional environment, the RN will ensure supervision of nursing activities, providing accountability for the care delivered and promoting a safe environment for themselves, patients, and staff. As a patient advocate, the RN will work to enhance healthcare quality in the facility and lead with a commitment to best nursing practices.

Minimum Requirements:
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Licensure as a Registered Nurse in South Carolina
• Active CPR certification
• Knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice
• Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies

Essential Functions:
• Maintain accurate patient records and reports
• Administer medications and monitor for reactions
• Record patient medical information and vital signs
• Monitor and report changes in patient conditions
• Collaborate with healthcare team members on care plans
• Modify treatment plans based on patient responses
• Oversee aspects of patient care including diet and activity
• Prepare patients for examinations or treatments
• Provide health education to individuals and families
• Ensure cleanliness and availability of medical supplies and equipment
• Order and evaluate diagnostic tests
• Additional duties as assigned by facility

VitalCore Health Strategies is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can contribute to our success and are valued for their skills and perspectives.

Compensation details: $43 Hourly Wage