Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

University of Vermont Student Health Services is seeking a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to join a collaborative, patient-centered team.

About the role

The Nursing role is multifaceted, with assignments that include nurse-led patient appointments, phone and walk-in triage, screening provider visits, point-of-care testing, public-health initiatives, and administrative duties.

Responsibilities

• Clinical nurse visits: independent practice and treatment protocols with provider support and consult available
• Phone and walk-in triage: assess patient status or needs and direct to appropriate care
• Direct patient care: point-of-care testing, assessments, procedures, and specialty clinics
• Administrative nursing services: case management, public-health screenings, and student clearances

Requirements

All CHWB employees are considered healthcare workers under Vermont State Law and must meet the following vaccination requirements:

• Rubeola (measles): two vaccines, two MMR vaccines, or a positive titer
• Mumps: two vaccines, two MMR vaccines, or a positive titer
• Rubella: one vaccine, one MMR vaccine, or a positive titer
• Varicella (chicken pox): two vaccines or a positive titer
• Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis): one adult dose
• Hepatitis B: two- or three-dose series followed by a positive surface antibody
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening: negative two-step PPD or negative IGRA blood test (QuantiFERON Gold); if prior positive, submit records of testing, treatment, and most recent chest X-ray

Qualifications

Registered Nurse

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing or equivalent education supporting RN licensure
• Vermont Board of Medical Practice–approved certification and/or licensure
• Three years’ related experience
• Clinical proficiency in ambulatory nursing, including triage, assessment, and charting
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with email, internet, and health-information database applications
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness

Licensed Practical Nurse

• LPN licensure
• Three years’ related experience
• Vermont Board of Medical Practice–approved certification and/or licensure
• Clinical proficiency in ambulatory nursing, including triage, assessment, and charting
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with email, internet, and health-information database applications
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness

Pay

Registered Nurse: $68,000–$78,000 for a 10-month term
Licensed Practical Nurse: $60,000–$70,000 for a 10-month term

Schedule

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, 10 months per year