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VitalCore Health Strategies

Chesapeake, Virginia

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.

Posted Oct 5

Shift and hours
Night shift Night Shift ($4.00 differential)
Unit and setting
Chesapeake Correctional Center · Correctional
License
RN license Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.RN license in state of employment
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
RN license in state of employment Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the state of employment.
Certification
Active CPR certification Possesses an active CPR certification.
Education
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Also asks
Knowledgeable about state laws and regulations governing practice Remains knowledgeable about specific state laws and regulations governing practice.
Also asks
Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies Satisfactory completion of initial and annual clinical competencies to demonstrate aptitude as assigned by role.

What it pays

Against similar roles
In range for Virginia staff rolesVirginia staff postings that state pay run $31/hr to $59/hr, the middle half $40/hr to $51/hr, across 1,223 postings.
Night differential
Night Shift ($4.00 differential) Night Shift ($4.00 differential)
Extra pay
$4.00 differentialNight Shift
Bonus
Annual incentive bonus annual incentive bonus

Benefits

  • BenefitsHoliday Pay: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas DayHoliday 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
  • BenefitsHealth Savings AccountHealth Savings Account
  • BenefitsLife InsuranceLife Insurance
  • BenefitsShort Term/Long Term DisabilityShort Term/Long Term Disability
  • BenefitsIdentity Theft ProtectionIdentity Theft Protection
  • BenefitsPet InsurancePet Insurance
More benefits (13)
  • BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program and Discount CenterEmployee Assistance Program and Discount Center
  • Benefits401K & Plan Matching401K & Plan Matching
  • BenefitsDependent Care Flexible Spending AccountDependent Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Employee assistance program
  • Disability insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • Paid holidays
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Holiday Pay

The role and schedule

Day to day
Maintain accurate reports and records Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Day to day
Administer medications and monitor reactions Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions and side effects.
Day to day
Record medical information and vital signs Record patients’ medical information and vital signs.
Day to day
Monitor, record, and report condition changes Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients’ condition.
Day to day
Coordinate with healthcare team on patient care plans Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Day to day
Modify treatment plans Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
Day to day
Monitor patient care, diet, and physical activity Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
Day to day
Supervise less-skilled healthcare personnel or a unit Direct or supervise less-skilled nursing or healthcare personnel or supervise a particular unit.
Day to day
Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments Prepare patients for and assist with examinations or treatments.
Day to day
Instruct patients and families on health topics and develop health programs Instruct individuals, families, or other groups on topics such as health education, disease prevention, and childbirth as well as develop health improvement programs.
Day to day
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, and maintain stock Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
Day to day
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient’s condition.

The workplace

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VitalCore Health Strategies
Hiring organization

Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Your fit

Original listing

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Join the VitalCore Team in Virginia! We’re people fueled by passion, not by profit.

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in correctional healthcare, has an opening for a Registered Nurse at Chesapeake Correctional Center in Chesapeake, Virginia for Multiple Shifts!!!

Looking for a rewarding career with competitive wages, annual incentive bonus, and 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.

Registered nurse (RN) 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
  • Annual Incentive Bonus
  • Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Registered nurse

Schedule

  • Full- Time
  • Day Shift
  • PRN
  • Night Shift ($4.00 differential)

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.

Registered nurse salary

  • $43 - $45 / hr.

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.

Full-Time, Day Shift

PRN

What's around it?

In Chesapeake, VA

Chesapeake, VAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 2% below the US average

Median rent
$1,586/mo
Household income
$95,373/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

See Chesapeake, VA

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