Ambulatory Addiction RN: Impactful Care & Relocation

UVM Health - UVM Medical Center; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Benefits (403b)

Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term,)

Paid time Off

Job summary

The University of Vermont Medical Center's Addiction Treatment Center seeks a Staff RN to support assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination for patients with substance use disorders.

The RN will work within a multidisciplinary team, assist with medication management, coordinate with toxicology labs and pharmacies, ensure patients receive prescribed medications, and perform injections when indicated.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.
• ADN required, BSN preferred.
• Appropriate experience in behavioral health varies by unit.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient vitals and withdrawal symptoms.
• Coordinate patient care and support physicians with medication management.
• Coordinate with toxicology labs and pharmacies to ensure timely medication access.
• Administer injectable medications as prescribed.
• Monitor progress with urine drug testing and prescription monitoring; document results.
• Triaging patient calls and providing patient education.
• Engage in multi-disciplinary rounds to determine care plans.
• Coordinate contingency management and point-of-care testing.

Skills

Behavioral health

Care coordination

Medication administration

Labs coordination

Education

Associate degree in nursing (ADN)

BSN preferred

Job description

The University of Vermont Medical Center's Addiction Treatment Center seeks a Staff RN to support assessment, treatment planning, and care coordination for patients with substance use disorders.

The RN will work within a multidisciplinary team, assist with medication management, coordinate with toxicology labs and pharmacies, ensure patients receive prescribed medications, and perform injections when indicated.