Registered Nurse - Trainer/Educator in Topeka, Kansas at VitalCore Health Strategies

VitalCore Health Strategies, (VCHS), an industry leader in Correctional Healthcare, has an opening fora Registered NurseTrainer/Educator at Kansas Department of Correction Regional Office in Topeka, Kansas!!

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Looking for a rewarding career in the field of healthcare?

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 EDUCATOR (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 Insurance

• Life Insurance
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Identity Theft Protection
• Animal/Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Center

• 401K
• PTO

REGISTERED NURSE TRAINER/EDUCATOR POSITION SUMMARY:

The Nurse Educator supports and mentor's preceptors to effectively orient new staff members. Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to meet the educational needs of staff to promote quality patient outcomes. Demonstrates advanced clinical and communication skills. 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 and 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 always serves as a leader to promote best practices within the profession of nursing.

REGISTERED NURSE TRAINER/EDUCATOR 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
• Must have the ability to work independently, take initiative, and have good judgment and problem-solving skills.

REGISTERED NURSE TRAINER/EDUCATOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Orients, educates, mentors, and supports nursing staff.

• 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.

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Keywords: Registered Nurse, RN, Correctional Healthcare, Nurse, Nurse Educator, RN educator, clinical educator

Full-Time