Community Care Network is looking for a Residential Registered Nurse to join our team!

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 service

About the Role:

The Residential Nurse provides coordination of nursing services and medical oversight to Residential Programs including medication delegation and training of all staff and compliance with all medical interventions in the facilities.  The Nurse is part of multiple treatment teams working to stabilize individuals, and assist clients with transition back in to the home and community.  The facilities the Residential Nurse is involved with include:

• Maplewood IRR- six to 18month facility with four beds for adults struggling with severe and persistent mental illness
• CSID- a short term four bed crisis facility for individuals struggling with acute mental health symptoms
• North End Ranch- a long-term facility for individuals who have a developmental disability

This position is a unique opportunity to work with a variety of clients, staff, supervisors, managers, within different types of residential settings.  The Residential Nurse would work closely with the psychiatric prescribing team including the Medical Director as well as the Residential Manager.

Qualifications:

• AS or BS degree from an accredited school of nursing.
• Valid Vermont State Nursing License.
• Two or more years of nursing experience.
• 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.
• Must be able to move lift up to 75 lbs with or without assistance.
• 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.
• 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:

• Full Benefit Package
• Career Training and Development
• Tuition Discounts

CCN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.