"We value the many contributions of our staff, and we recognize that every person, every job, contributes to the well-being of the children, adults, and families we serve. I hope you will consider joining one of our many teams to make a difference in the lives of so many of our neighbors and community members."

-Bob Bick, Chief Executive Officer

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Registered Nurse - Adult Mental Health

Full time Registered Nurse position supporting our crisis stabilization program in Burlington. ASSIST is a 6-bed licensed therapeutic community residence which serves community members experiencing a psychiatric crisis. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to screen referrals, perform intake assessments, reconcile medication orders from internal and external providers, monitor documentation for accuracy and compliance, and help to coordinate the medical needs of clients in the program.

Responsibilities:

• Complete nursing assessments, contribute to interdisciplinary care planning, and evaluate progress to ensure effective outcomes
• Reconcile medications, obtain orders, and oversee medical documentation to ensure adherence to internal policies and procedures as well as state regulations
• Provide medication and health care education to clinicians and staff
• Delegate medication administration to staff
• Provide support to psychiatry providers, including medication refill requests and prior authorizations
• Collaborate with health care providers, case managers, and residential staff to ensure client's care needs are met
• Contribute to the development of protocols, procedures, staff training and client education
• Participate in peer review, quality assurance, and other committees as related to promoting client's health and wellbeing.
• May provide some direct care, including injections and/or phlebotomy, however the nurse is not the primary caregiver in any program
• Provide consultation to program leaders related to infection prevention and control

Requirements:

• Associate's Degree
• State of Vermont License: Registered Nurse
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
• One year of nursing experience in psychiatry and/or substance use preferred
• Capable in the use of applicable computer software including electronic medical records and basic Microsoft products.

Structure:

• Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday, onsite work at programs (located in Burlington), with daytime hours (usually 8:30am - 5pm, with occasional need to start at 8am).
• Exempt
• Union position
• Annual salary starting at $66,292.49
• 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 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, for both internal and external applicants.

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.