The Registered Nurse is responsible
for nursing oversight of 2 licensed residential care homes for individuals with
developmental disabilities and co-occurring medical and/or mental health conditions.
This
nurse's role is ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines and quality
assurance; provide education and training to residential staff on safe
medication administration, medical procedures, personal care, common diagnoses
and treatments; and consultation for other medical concerns as they arise.
This nurse is a key part of the
interdisciplinary team for each residential program - which includes a case
manager, residential manager, and residential employees - in addition to a
supportive team of nurses who also work in a variety of community based
programs at Howard Center. The successful
candidate will be able to integrate knowledge, skills, and clinical experience
to meet the needs of the clients in these programs. The nurse must enjoy
teaching others and advocating for clients to ensure their health and
safety. The nurse is flexible, open-minded, and has excellent attention
to detail and organizational skills.
Responsibilities:
- Completes regulatory patient assessment tool annually
and more frequently when there are changes in a resident's health
- Completes nursing care plans and evaluates progress to
ensure effective outcomes
- Reconciles medications, obtains provider orders, and
oversees medical documentation to ensure adherence to internal policies
and procedures as well as state regulations
- Provides medication and health care education to
clinicians and staff
- Delegates medication administration to staff
- Collaborates with health care providers, case managers,
and direct support staff to ensure client's care needs are met
- Contributes to the development of protocols,
procedures, client education, and training
- Participates in team meetings, peer review, quality
assurance, and other committees as related to promoting residents' health
and wellbeing.
- May provide some direct care or train/delegate
residential staff when appropriate
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree
- State of Vermont License: Registered Nurse
- 1-2 years of nursing experience
- Capable in the use of applicable computer software
including electronic medical records and basic Microsoft products.
Structure:
- Part time (25 hours per week)
- Exempt
- Union position
Perks & Benefits:
- Comprehensive BCBS Medical with agency-paid premium
support for individuals, couples, and families
- Delta dental
- 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
- Agency paid 401K retirement and additional incentive
match program
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Childcare stipend
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee referral program with financial incentive
- Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses
through Champlain College truED
- Award-winning workplace wellness program HC4ME
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!
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 and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
EOE/TTY. Visit "About Us" to review Howard Center's EOE policy.