Nursing Supervisor

Howard Center•Burlington, VT

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About The Position

The Nursing Supervisor provides direction and support to Registered Nurses and Medical Assistants in Howard Center’s Developmental Services (DS) programs. DS nurses provide direct and indirect care to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The supervisor oversees daily operations and schedules, plans nursing services, and supports the nursing team in delivering high-quality services in accordance with regulations and standards of practice. The role also provides coverage and backup support to the DS nursing team and, as needed, to another Nursing Supervisor overseeing nurses in adult mental health programs. The supervisor participates in evening and weekend on-call support for residential programs as part of a team rotation. This is a full-time, exempt position with a starting salary of $91,637.05; Howard Center offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Hold an unencumbered Registered Nurse license and be eligible for a Vermont license.
Associate degree.
Three years of nursing experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
One year of experience supervising staff or working in a leadership role.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily nursing operations, including scheduling, supervision, performance evaluation, recruitment, and hiring.
Participate in program development and quality improvement.
Provide coverage and backup support to the Developmental Services nursing team as needed.
Serve as backup to another Nursing Supervisor overseeing nurses in adult mental health programs as needed.
Participate in evening and weekend on-call support for residential programs as part of a team rotation.
Audit nursing service documentation and records for compliance with regulatory bodies and agency standards.
Conduct nursing team meetings and group supervisions.

Benefits

Accrue 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees, increasing with years of service.
Comprehensive health insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals, couples, and families; the plan features no deductible.
Two dental plan options.
Vision insurance.
Employer 401(k) contributions.
Employer-paid life, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Medical and childcare flexible spending accounts.
Childcare stipend.
Employee Assistance Program.
Employee referral program with financial payment; referral bonus is subject to Howard Center policy.
Discounted online undergraduate and graduate courses through Champlain College truED.
Award-winning workplace wellness program, including physical fitness groups, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and education.
Voluntary benefits and discounts from local and international businesses, including gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski and snowboard passes, and auto and home insurance.