Registered Nurse III

at State of Vermont in Essex, Vermont, United States

Job Description

Come join a team of dedicated and compassionate staff at a 16-bed state-of-the-art Secure Residential Facility in Essex, Vermont. You will play an essential role in the person-centered treatment of adults with severe mental illness. The facility is over 17,000 square feet with a separate full-size gymnasium. 
 
Starting rate may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications. We are currently hiring for the night shift. Night shift differential is $4.00 for all shifts worked and a weekend differential of $1.50/hour. Time and a half pay is included in hours worked over 80 hours in two weeks as well!
 
This position is primarily responsible for monitoring and providing support for a safe and therapeutic environment facility wide during assigned shift. Incumbents are designated charge nurses and will fulfill the duties of the charge nurse role. Duties include supervising professional and paraprofessional nursing staff. Providing guidance for resolution of minor discipline issues, employee environmental concerns, and maintaining effective employee working relationships. Responsible for providing feedback and ensuring staff accountability for all aspects of care, including documentation to meet facility and regulatory standards. Advocates for resources necessary for resident care or those necessary to support work of the staff. Supports the Nurse Manager with performance evaluations and will participate in the development and implementation of practices within the facility. Assists the Nurse Educator and Assistant Director of Clinical Services in facilitating ongoing competencies/trainings with nursing staff.
 
In addition to offering rewarding work that makes a difference in the community, RVTR also offers excellent opportunities for professional development, and a competitive benefits package which includes tuition reimbursement and a defined pension plan. We are also a qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program!
 
**This position is eligible for full retirement after 20 years of service in eligible positions in recognition of the challenges of front-line mental health work. More information can be found here.

Duties primarily performed in a clinical setting. Work may require travel off-site. Exposure to communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, potentially physically and verbally violent patient population and other stressful situations may occur. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends and extended shifts as the need arises.