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.