Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is hiring: Nurse in St. Johnsbury

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization operating with the purpose of promoting a high quality, comprehensive community mental health program in Vermont’s beautiful Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives.

Nurse

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

As a Nurse at NKHS you will provide nursing consultation and training to staff of the Community Rehabilitation team as well as perform physical health consultative support for individuals served by the CRT team. An opportunity for a new RN or seasoned professional. LPN's also considered.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with CRT team to promote a safe and healthy living environment for consumers in their own homes, or CRT contracted or managed homes.
• Provide first aid, health monitoring and special care procedures as urgently needed; then refer to other medical/health providers.
• Implement and participate in the Individual Plan of Care/ Treatment Plan.
• Administer emergency medication as needed during scheduled hours.
• Educate and counsel clients, family members, and primary care providers on various medications, physical and psychological issues.
• Dispense over-the-counter, non-controlled and controlled medications per the written guidelines and under the supervision of a staff psychiatrist.
• Monitor and process relevant lab results (e.g., for Lithium level, e.g., Clozapine level), record results as required and inform NKHS prescribers (and sometimes PCPs as necessary).
• Provide nursing assessment and consultation as needed to support the Care Bed and CRT staff.
• Assist in coordinating healthcare follow up with healthcare providers for CRT clients with complex medical needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Registered Nurse in Vermont, will consider Licensed Practical Nurse.
• Prefer at least three years’ experience working in a mental health setting.
• Ability to effectively interface with a wide range of medical and professional clinicians.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Competitive Salary: Pay starting at $70,000 + per year depending upon 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, life insurance, AFLAC, employee assistance program, and additional optional benefits.

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