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VitalCore Health Strategies

Golden, Colorado

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Posted Jul 31, 2026 · Last seen active Aug 3, 2026

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Join the VitalCore Team in Colorado! We're people fueled by passion, not by profit! VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Health Care, has an opening for a Registered Nurse at Jefferson County Detention Facility in Golden, Colorado for Full Time, PRN!!! 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. VitalCore’s Corporate Office is in Kansas with Regional Offices and facilities throughout the nation. Employment with VitalCore provides employees with above industry wages, an extensive benefits package, and a guaranteed annual incentive payment! VitalCore Health Strategies promotes a positive work environment that is based in respect and appreciation of the hard work and dedication of our staff. Join our team and experience first-hand how VCHS is leading the pack in the correctional healthcare industry and help us to make a difference in this field! 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 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 serves as a leader at all times to promote best practices within the profession of nursing. REGISTERED NURSE SCHEDULE Multiple Shifts Full Time PRN REGISTERED NURSE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Must have at least 1 year experience in an acute care setting. 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: RN, Registered Nurse, Correctional Facility, Nurse

Skills for this role

Medication administrationVital signs monitoringPatient assessmentCare plan development and evaluationPatient educationSterile techniqueDiagnostic test interpretationClinical supervision and delegation

Certifications

CPR

Requirements

  • Active RN license in state of employment
  • experience in an acute care setting

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Health Savings Account
  • Life Insurance
  • Short Term/Long Term Disability
  • Identity Theft Protection

About the employer

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VitalCore Health Strategies
Hiring organization

VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS) is a specialty healthcare organization focused exclusively on correctional healthcare, providing medical, behavioral, and preventive care services to incarcerated populations across multiple states. Headquartered with operations spanning Massachusetts, Mississippi, Michigan, and other states, VCHS partners with…

What reviewers appreciate

  • Competitive wages mentioned in job postings
  • Annual incentive bonus offered
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

What reviewers flag

  • Correctional healthcare setting presents unique challenges and may not suit all nursing professionals
  • No publicly available salary data in provided sources, making compensation comparison difficult
  • Work environment involves security constraints inherent to correctional facilities
correctional healthcarepatient-firstpassion-drivenethicalcontinuous learningvulnerable populations

Living in Golden, CO

Golden sits at the foothills of the Rockies just west of Denver, offering nurses a small-town feel with easy outdoor access. Home to the Colorado School of Mines and Clear Creek, this historic mountain town blends frontier charm with a tight-knit community vibe.

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State price level · Colorado
103.1
3% above the national average
Median gross rent
$1,953/mo
rent and tenant-paid utilities

U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024

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