Registered Nurse II

State of Vermont; Essex (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

Pension Plan

Wellness Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Vermont in Essex, VT is seeking a Registered Nurse II for the night shift to provide clinical assessment and nurse-led care. You will coordinate care with internal and external partners and administer prescribed treatments and medications, with on-duty supervision by RN III.

The role requires Vermont RN licensure with 2+ years of nursing experience (or 1+ year as RN I with Vermont eligibility); BSN is preferred.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Vermont or eligible via multi-state license and Vermont eligibility.
• Two (2) years or more of professional nursing experience, or one (1) year or more as RN I with State of Vermont.
• Preferred: BSN degree.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of nursing care.
• Coordinate care with internal and external partners.
• Administer prescribed treatments and medications.
• Provide on-duty supervision for professional and paraprofessional nursing staff (with RN III).
• Assist Nurse Educator & RN III in ongoing staff trainings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Autonomous decision making

Care coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Come join a team of dedicated and compassionate staff at a new 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 both shifts receive 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! Incumbents in this position will utilize clinical assessment and judgment, demonstrating independent and autonomous decision making within the scope of RN practice. Able to plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of nursing care and coordinate care with internal and external partners. Responsible for the administration of prescribed treatments and medications. Partners with RN III to provide on-duty supervision for professional and paraprofessional nursing staff. May assist Nurse Educator & RN III 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!

Who May Apply

This position, Registered Nurse II (Job Requisition #55280), is open to all State employees and external applicants. Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting. Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re-employment rights, must pass a fingerprint supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally, in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 - Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates. Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger-printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger-printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.

Environmental Factors

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.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of, or eligible for, licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license AND two (2) years or more of professional nursing experience. OR Possession of, or eligible for, licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license AND one (1) year or more of experience as a Registered Nurse I with the State of Vermont.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Specialty Areas

• Psychiatric
• Geriatric
• Pediatric/Adolescent

Special Requirements

Overtime work is required to maintain minimum staffing levels and for unannounced regulatory inspections and is considered a condition of employment. The ability to work overtime when required is an essential function of this job class.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.