Registered Nurse (RN)
Akron, Ohio
Posted Jul 20
- Shift
- 12-hour nights
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- 12-hour nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Correctional
- Accepts
- RN
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
About this role
VitalCore Health Strategies (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional HealthCare, has openings for Registered Nurses (RN) at Summit County Jail in Akron, Ohio. 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. Full Time
- 12 hour shifts, Night.
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Requirements
- RN
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Health Savings Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Life Insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
Place
- City
- Akron, Ohio
- Median rent
- $955/mo
- Local household income
- $48,076/yr
- Metro price level
- 7% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities
all local households, not nurse pay
Akron area index 93.4, where 100 is the national average.
Akron sits in northeast Ohio, offering a mix of urban amenities and green space, with the nearby Cuyahoga Valley National Park providing miles of trails. The Highland Square neighborhood is known for its walkable, eclectic feel. A midsize city with a low-key pace, it's a practical choice for nurses seeking affordability and outdoor access.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
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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…
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