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Registered Nurse

Assist in the Community Support Programs serving adults in Chittenden County who live with severe and persistent mental illness. Work directly with clients in both an office and community setting. The RN's focus will be on developing nurse/client relationships to teach, research, provide, and access optimal health care services. This RN will also cross-train with other nurses in the team to support related programs as needed. Part time, 30 hrs/wk.

Responsibilities:

• Completes nursing assessments, contributes to interdisciplinary care planning, and evaluates progress to ensure effective outcomes
• Coordinate medication management including pick-up and delivery to individuals receiving services throughout a variety of community locations.
• Administer medications in a variety of settings as directed by prescriber.
• Review current medication management protocols and update as needed.
• Provides education and training on common medical issues and appropriate treatment, intervention, and support strategies, to clients and team members.
• 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.
• Participates 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:

• Associates degree
• State of Vermont License: Registered Nurse
• One year of nursing experience working with adults 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
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle

Structure:

• Part time (30 hours), Monday through Friday (option for a 4-day work week)
• Exempt
• AFSCME Union
• Annual salary starting at $53,601.60 (at 30 hrs/wk)
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
• This position offers the opportunity for additional compensation through On-Call coverage

Benefits:

• Generous time off starting at 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.