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Director of Nursing - Chittenden Clinic

Join the leadership team at the Chittenden Clinic, Vermont's largest and first hub. Provide on-site supervision, patient care and nursing leadership.

The Chittenden Clinic is one of the largest medication treatment programs for opioid use disorder in the country, serving approximately 1000 patients. Our program and its staff have been recognized regionally and nationally for outstanding performance, high-quality healthcare services, and a patient-centered approach. We use evidence-based interventions and strive to reduce the adverse consequences of substance use, through a harm reduction approach, to support the health and wellbeing of all patients.

Responsibilities:

• Recruit, train and supervise nurses
• Develop, implement and update nursing policies, procedures and training based on best practice 
• Lead orientation, ongoing education and competency assessments for nursing staff
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and CARF regulations
• Oversee medication management, including inventory, ordering, storage, and DEA compliance
• Work in dispensary as a dosing nurse
• Oversee medication management, including inventory, ordering, storage, and DEA compliance
• Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and improve health outcomes

Requirements:

• Unencumbered Registered Nurse license, Vermont license eligible
• Graduated from an RN program
• Bachelor's degree
• Three years of experience in nursing
• One year of experience in nursing administration or experience in medication for opioid use disorders, substance use and/or mental health

Structure:

• Full Time
• Exempt
• Starting at $88,469
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience

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 BCBS Medical 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 through Delta Dental
• 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 and sign on bonus is 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.