Registered Nurse

Northeast Kingdom Human Services • St Johnsbury, VT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) is a 501(c)(3) private not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting a high-quality, comprehensive community mental health program in Vermont’s Northeast Kingdom. Our mission is to enrich communities and enhance the ability of individuals and families to improve their lives. NKHS is a Designated Agency contracted with the State of Vermont to provide services in areas of adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities, children and youth with serious emotional disabilities, and adults with mental health and substance use challenges. We serve Caledonia, Essex, and Orleans counties through various programs for all ages. NKHS offers case management, community and home supports, residential care, psychiatry, medication management, therapy, vocational supports, school-based counseling, emergency care, and respite services, assisting nearly 4,000 community members annually to achieve health in mind, body, and spirit. The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide nursing support for residential programs serving individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD). This role involves close collaboration with program leadership, direct support staff, residents, families, and healthcare providers to ensure high-quality care, regulatory compliance, and positive health outcomes.

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Vermont.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing oversight to five licensed residential facilities serving individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
• Provide nursing consultation, assistance, training, monitoring and delegation of medication administration procedures to staff of the facilities in accordance with applicable regulations from the State of Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection (DLP).
• Responsible for the completion of Resident Assessments in accordance with applicable licensing regulations.
• Responsible for the development and monitoring of nursing care plans and protocols for residents in the Licensed Residential Program in accordance with applicable state, federal, program and agency standards.
• Responsible for the development and monitoring of various special care procedures for individuals served by the DS program.
• The Registered Nurse will provide training and delegate staff, as appropriate, to implement the procedures.
• Function as part of individual clients’ support team as appropriate.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the client’s Individual Support Agreement when indicated.
• Provide training to staff on nursing-related topics including but not limited to CPR, first aid, universal precautions, Vermont Health and Wellness Guidelines (issued by the Developmental Disabilities Services Division (DDSD)), infection control, etc. as requested.
• Liaison with guardians, families, other community health providers, DLP staff, DDSD Quality Services Review nurse, and NKHS personnel to promote quality services and regulatory compliance.

Benefits

• Tuition & continuing education reimbursements and loan repayment program.
• 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, employee assistance program and additional optional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level