THE POSITION

Registered Nurse (RN), CRT

Are you a Registered Nurse looking for a dynamic work experience working with a great team?

As a CRT Nurse at NKHS you will be part of the Community Rehabilitation Team, providing training, oversight, consultation, nursing care, treatment planning and development to individuals served by the CRT team. An opportunity for either a new RN or seasoned professional.

About Northeast Kingdom Human Services

NKHS is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting high quality, comprehensive community mental health programs in Vermont's beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to empower individuals, families, and communities by promoting hope, healing, and support. NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide the highest quality of service in the areas of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges. We serve the populations of Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties through a wide variety of targeted programs for individuals of all ages. NKHS has over 450 employees providing case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school based counseling, emergency care, and respite services. These services are provided annually to nearly 4,000 of our local community members, helping them overcome challenges and achieve health in mind, body, and spirit. Visit us at NKHS.org Check out Life in the NEK of Vermont

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

Registered Nurse (RN) works as part of the CRT team to promote a safe and healthy living environment for consumers in their own homes, or CRT contracted or managed homes.

• Will perform physical health consultative support for individuals of CRT.
• Implement and participate in the Individual Plan of Care/ Treatment Plan.
• Liaison with other community health service providers.
• Provide nursing consultation, assistance, training and delegation of medication administration procedures to staff of CRT.
• Educate and counsel clients, family members, and primary care providers.
• Provide staff training to perform special care procedures.
• Participate in the development, and maintenance, of linkages with healthcare providers, advocacy for follow up for clients with complex health challenges, and health education for CRT clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed Practical Nurse in Vermont, RN preferred.
• Prefer at least three-year's experience working in a mental health setting.
• Prefer experience in a leadership role.
• Ability to effectively interface with a wide range of medical and professional clinicians in hospital/clinic settings.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary: $55,515 - $80,517 based on experience.
• Health and dental insurance.
• 403b retirement plan with Agency contribution and match.
• Generous paid time off, 12 sick days and 12 paid holidays.
• Outstanding employee wellness program
• Exceptional benefits package including low-cost medical and dental, short-/long-term disability coverages, 403(b) retirement plan, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, generous paid time off, long-term care plan, and additional optional benefits

NKHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce.