Registered Nurse III

Overview 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.Who May Apply This position, Registered Nurse III (Job Requisition #55588), is open to all State employees and external applicants.If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kristin.Farrell@vermont.govPlease note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail.  You must apply online to be considered. 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 three (3) years or more of professional nursing experience in the nursing specialty. NOTE: Must maintain Vermont licensure or multi-state license as a Registered Nurse as a condition of employment.Preferred Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Specialty Areas: Psychiatric Geriatric Pediatric/AdolescentSpecial 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: 12 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 Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.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.