Registered Nurse III

About the role

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.

Job Requisition #55588

Responsibilities

• Supervising professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.
• Providing guidance for resolution of minor discipline issues, employee environmental concerns, and maintaining effective employee working relationships.
• Providing feedback and ensuring staff accountability for all aspects of care, including documentation to meet facility and regulatory standards.
• Advocating for resources necessary for resident care or those necessary to support the work of the staff.
• Supporting the Nurse Manager with performance evaluations and participating in the development and implementation of practices within the facility.
• Assisting the Nurse Educator and Assistant Director of Clinical Services in facilitating ongoing competencies/trainings with nursing staff.

Requirements

• Minimum Qualifications: Possession of (or eligible for) licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont OR eligible to practice in Vermont via a multi‑state license AND three (3) or more years of professional nursing experience in the nursing specialty. Must maintain Vermont licensure or multi‑state license as an RN as a condition of employment.
• Preferred Qual