Registered Nurse II- Clinical Specialty Nurse

Overview

Come join a team of dedicated and compassionate staff at a new 16-bed state-of-the-art Secure Residential Facility in Essex, Vermont. You will play an essential role in the person-centered treatment of adults with severe mental illness. The facility is over 17,000 square feet with a separate full-size gymnasium.

Starting rate may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications. We are currently hiring for night shift. Night shift differential is $4.00 for all shifts worked and both shifts receive a weekend differential of $1.50/hour. Time and a half pay is included in hours worked over 80 hours in two weeks as well!

Incumbents in this position will utilize clinical assessment and judgment, demonstrating independent and autonomous decision making within the scope of RN practice. Able to plan, implement and evaluate all aspects of nursing care and coordinate care with internal and external partners. Responsible for the administration of prescribed treatments and medications. Partners with RN III to provide on‑duty supervision for professional and paraprofessional nursing staff.

May assist Nurse Educator & RN III in facilitating ongoing competencies/trainings with nursing staff.

In addition to offering rewarding work that makes a difference in the community, RVTR also offers excellent opportunities for professional development, and a competitive benefits package which includes tuition reimbursement and a defined pension plan. We are also a qualified employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program!

This position is eligible for full retirement after 20 years of service in eligible positions in recognition of the challenges of front‑line mental health work. More information can be found here.

The work accomplished by this position is directly linked to the Department of Mental Health's mission to promote mental health as a vital part of overall well‑being by advancing prevention, early intervention, and recovery‑focused care. Our vision is that mental health is a cornerstone of health in Vermont. Vermonters live in caring, inclusive communities that respond with compassion and respect to mental health needs, ensuring everyone can thrive and participate fully in their lives.

The work done toward our vision and mission uses the values of compassion, equity, integrity, collaboration, and accountability. Please review the Department's Vision, Mission, and Values at About Us | Department of Mental Health.

This position,
Registered Nurse II
- Clinical Specialty Nurse (Job Requisition #54167), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Kristin.

Farrell.

Resumes will not be accepted via e‑mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Candidates, including current State employees seeking transfer, promotion, demotion, or persons exercising re‑employment rights, must pass a fingerprint‑supported background investigation applicable to the position. Additionally, in accordance with AHS Policy 4.02 – Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates.

Hiring managers will notify applicants who are in the final stage of the interview process of the finger‑printing and background check requirement, to which an applicant must agree to be deemed eligible for this position. Applicants will have the right to withdraw their applications before finger‑printing and/or a background investigation is conducted.

Duties primarily performed in a clinical setting. Work may require travel off‑site. Exposure to communicable diseases, blood‑borne pathogens, potentially physically and verbally violent patient population and other stressful situations may occur. Must be able to work evenings, nights, weekends and extended shifts as the need arises.

Possession of, or eligible for, licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in…