Registered Nurse

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Registered Nurse

Provide supports for children and adults in Chittenden County who live with severe and persistent mental illness. Work directly with clients in both an office environment and in field-based work in the community. The RN is a vital member of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing integrated, community-based care. Job responsibilities include health screenings, medication management, and chronic disease education to individuals with mental illness, substance use disorders and co-occurring health conditions. The ideal candidate must be able to work autonomously as well as in a team modality. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for success.

Responsibilities:

• Complete nursing assessments, contribute to interdisciplinary care planning, and evaluate progress to ensure effective outcomes.
• Coordinate medication management including pick-up and delivery to individuals receiving services throughout a variety of community locations.
• Conduct health assessments and collaborate with members of treatment team to ensure access to preventative care.
• Review current medication management protocols and update as needed.
• Gather sufficient information from community partners to ensure effective, holistic health care is provided.
• Coordinate health care services and provide appropriate referrals for medical and dental needs as needed.
• Maintain all necessary documentation and clinical records.
• Prepare, perform, and send out labs, including blood draws and urine drug screens.
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, and other committees as related to promoting client's health and wellbeing.
• Support and assist with coverage for nursing team members as needed.

Requirements:

• Graduation from an RN education program
• Unencumbered Vermont RN license or eligible for licensure in VT
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
• One year of nursing experience working with individuals who have severe and persistent mental illness and/or working on an ACT team
• Capable in the use of applicable computer software including electronic medical records and basic Microsoft products.

Structure:

• Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Exempt
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Annual salary starting at $68,352.36 ($35.05/hr)
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
• This position offers the opportunity for additional compensation through On-Call coverage

Benefits:

• Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more
• Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.
• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truED
• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education
• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes, auto/home insurance, and more!
• Employee referral bonus, subject to Howard Center policy

Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.

Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agency's culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities, people of color, LGBTQIA+ and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.