Registered Nurse at North End Ranch Developmental Services

About The Role

The Registered Nurse (RN) at North End Ranch Developmental Services (DS) provides coordination of nursing services and medical oversight in the residential program, consistent with their professional licensure. The RN at North End Ranch DS is consistently responsible for training direct care staff and ensuring compliance with all medical interventions and regulatory requirements within the facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments and reassessments in accordance with facility regulations, including upon admission, at required intervals, and at discharge.
• Complete medication delegation training, as applicable.
• Provide ongoing nursing oversight to residents to ensure health and psychosocial needs are met in accordance with physician or other health care provider diagnoses and orders.
• Affirmative action statement: Accompany clients to outside medical appointments or community activities as requested or as staffing allows.
• Maintain current and competent knowledge of medical pharmacology, including potential adverse reactions and drug interactions.
• Monitor infection control practices and provide or ensure training of residential staff on universal precautions and infection prevention as required.
• Participate in the collection and analysis of outcome data related to North End Ranch client care to support continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, associate's degree required from an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid Vermont State Nursing License.
• Registered Nurse.
• Two or more years of demonstrated proficiency in nursing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation with personal automobile liability insurance coverage at or above the levels mandated by the State of Vermont.
• Successfully completion of a criminal history background check after hire.
• Possess knowledge of psychiatric clinical issues.
• Possess working knowledge of medications, their desired and untoward effects, and drug interactions.
• Possess knowledge of infection control practices.
• Ability to provide education and training to clients, staff and other individuals as needed.
• Must be able to enter data into an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system using a computer and other software programs as needed.
• Ability to work independently and to work with others in a positive, respectful manner.
• Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range- $56,250.00-$60,00.00 (compensation is typically dependent upon experience)
• 30 Hour work week
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retail plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Career Training and Development
• Tuition Discounts