Community Care Network is seeking a RN or
LPN to join our Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Rutland,
Vermont.
Community
Care Network is comprised of Rutland Mental Health Services and Rutland
Community Programs. Our mission is to enhance the well-being of our
communities, individuals and families through responsive, innovative and
collaborative human services.
About the Role:
The
CCBHC Nurse will provide high quality health care services for individuals
receiving treatment services substance use disorder. Services provided at
clinic include medication management/assessment for substance use disorders and
primary care screening.
A
qualified Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse will offer comprehensive
care management, care coordination, health promotion, and transitional care for
those receiving medication assisted treatment. This role is part of a
professional team that includes a program medical director, social workers,
clinicians, case managers, and others, to ensure integrated care for adults
experiencing substance use disorder and mental health concerns.
Principal
Responsibilities:
- Provides
education and assessments to individuals looking to access MAT services.
- Works
closely with clinical staff to monitor impacts of prescribed medication and
care coordination with pharmacy. This may include refills and prior
authorizations.
- Records
patients vital signs, history, and review of systems.
- Performs
medication reconciliation and obtains VPMS reports for review with the MAT
provider.
- Performs
and results urine drug screening and breathalyzer tests as needed. Communicates
results to treatment team.
- May
perform a variety of routine blood drawing procedures to include venipuncture,
routine immunizations, therapeutic injections.
- Provides
education to patient about program guidelines/expectations and treatment goals.
- Provides
education to patients about MAT medications and signs/symptoms of opiate
withdrawal.
- Enhance
patient health and self-management skills by providing education on tobacco
use/cessation, nutrition, exercise, recovery, wellness, chronic illnesses (HTN,
Diabetes, Obesity, CAD, Chronic Pain, Depression), infectious diseases, and
medications.
Qualifications and
Competencies:
- Licensed by the State of
Vermont as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse
- Uphold current Vermont
RN/LPN Licensure.
- Current BLS
certification or completes within 60 days.
- Documented medical
experience with full knowledge of medications and their effects, patient
education examination, diagnostic and treatment procedures.
- Experience working with
adults with mental illness, substance use disorders, developmental
disabilities, and co-occurring medical conditions required.
- Solid computer skills
and familiarity with operating an Electronic Medical Record required.
- Ability to demonstrate
compassion, sensitivity, and reasoning skills.
- Ability to effectively
communicate with clients, peers, and other professionals.
- 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.
- *Successful completion of
a criminal history background check after hire.
What's in it for YOU:
- Competitive Salary
- 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
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Career Training and
Development
- Tuition Discounts
CCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
