Registered Nurse - Developmental Services

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Registered Nurse - Developmental Services

Work with multidisciplinary teams in our Developmental Services programs to ensure the provision of quality health services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). This RN will work in an office environment with some field-based work. This is full-time, 8:30am - 5pm on weekdays, although flexibility to support work/life balance will be considered.

Consider this position if you are passionate about providing education, coordinating care, facilitating communication between providers, monitoring labs, and consulting on medical or medication issues.


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
• Collaborate with health care providers, case managers, and direct support 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:

• Graduation from an RN education program
• Unencumbered Vermont RN license or eligible for licensure in VT
• Valid driver's license and use of a personal vehicle
• One year of post RN licensure clinical nursing experience
• Capable in the use of applicable computer software including electronic medical records and basic Microsoft products.

Structure:

• Full time (37.5 hours per week)
• Exempt
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Annual salary starting at $67,675.60 ($34.71/hr)
• 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 health insurance 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
• 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 bonus, 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.

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