Staff Nurse II/III
Burlington, VT 
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Job Description
Job Details
Job Ref:
R0062527
Category:
Registered Nurse
Employment Type:
Full Time
Location:
1 S Prospect, Burlington, VT
Department:
Addiction Medicine
Job Type:
Regular
Primary Shift:
Day
Hours:
-
Hours per Week:
40
Weekend Needs:
None
Pay Rate:
$35.05 - $55.83 per hour

Unit Description: We are the heart and science of medicine. We are UVM Medical Center.

Staff RN II is an integral part of the Addiction Treatment Center (ATC) at The University of Vermont Medical Center. The ATC provides a range of evidence-based outpatient services to people with substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions, including individual counseling, intensive group-based therapy, psychiatric assessment, and medication management.

The RN II works as part of the multi-disciplinary team to support patients in the assessment and treatment process as well as providing care coordination to assist stable patients in transitioning to lower levels of care. The main responsibilities of the RN II include but are not limited to: assessing patient vitals and withdrawal symptoms, serving as main liaison with toxicology labs and pharmacies, ensuring patients have their prescribed medications by coordinating with pharmacies and completing prior authorizations, triaging patient calls, providing patient education, tracking and documenting patient toxicology results, and administering point-of-care testing.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides advanced professional nursing care to patients in varying state of health and illness by assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the nursing plan of care. The Staff Nurse III functions as a positive role model and leader of nursing and multidisciplinary teams providing coordinated care to patients and families. Will take charge as operational need allows.

EDUCATION:

Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is required.

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing or enrolled in Bachelor's program with 5 years to complete.

EXPERIENCE:

Three years of relevant RN experience with demonstrated competencies specific to a clinical area.

Experience working in the field of substance use disorders preferred.

On-call: Not required.

Incentives: External candidates with 1 year of experience are eligible for a one-time sign-on bonus of $10,000 (prorated for part-time roles).

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WHY UVM MEDICAL CENTER (UVMMC)?

UVMMC is dedicated to our patients, providing the highest quality care for patients and their families. It is a mission that defines our culture, one of teamwork and collaboration. Every employee, whether they work directly in patient care or in a supporting role, has a hand in contributing to the wellness of the patient and the community.

BENEFITS:

At UVMMC, we support our employees as passionately as we care for our patients. We offer a comprehensive, total compensation package that includes salary, health and wellness benefits, paid time off, and more.

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The UVM Health Network is dedicated to creating a workplace that is diverse, equitable, accessible, and inclusive for our employees, patients and communities we serve. This commitment will be included in all strategies and policies and will represent who we are as an organization.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full or Part Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
3 to 5 years
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