Registered Nurse, RN

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has openings for Registered Nurses at Canyon County Detention Center in Caldwell, Idaho for Full-Time (3X12 shifts)!

Looking for a rewarding career in the healthcare field with competitive wages, an annual incentive bonus, 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.

• 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 Bonus

REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE

• Thurs, Fri, Sat, 9 am - 9 pm (Evening Shift)
• Fri, Sat, Sun, 6 pm - 6 am (Night Shift)
• Thurs, Fri, Sat 6 am - 6:30 pm (Day Shift)

REGISTERED NURSE POSITION SUMMARY

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 serve as a leader at all times to promote best practices within the profession of nursing.

REGISTERED 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.
• Acute care experience preferred at the infirmary locations of: State Farm Correctional Center, Greensville Correctional Center, and Deerfield Correctional Center

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.

Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Correctional Healthcare, Nurse

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Thurs, Fri, Sat, 9 am - 9 pm (Evening Shift)
Fri, Sat, Sun, 6 pm - 6 am (Night Shift)
​Thurs, Fri, Sat 6 am - 6:30 pm (Day Shift)

VitalCore Health Strategies started with a vision of bringing quality care and a humanist approach to the correctional healthcare industry. VitalCore’s focus on values and improving the quality of life for patients is redefining correctional healthcare and healthcare in other institutionalized settings. We have improved and advanced the field of correctional healthcare. We’re people who are fueled by passion, not by profit. At VitalCore, we come to work ready to do whatever it takes to care for our patients and better serve our partners by doing the right thing the first time.

We are committed to assisting individuals working for VitalCore to follow their passion and be proud of their accomplishments. We are involved and engaged daily and as needed to ensure that every employee has corporate level support and guidance. It is important to us that we set a positive tone to create and maintain healthy professional relationships and environments. We believe in expressing gratitude and acknowledging the dedication and performance of the staff at each facility.