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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. There is a shift differential of \$2.50/hr on Sunday-Thursday night shifts and an additional \$1.50/hr on Friday-Saturday night shifts, totaling \$4.00/hr. 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 foundhere{target="_blank" rel="noopener"}.

Environmental Factors

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. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends and extended shifts as the need arises.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. May be required to work evenings, nights, weekends and extended shifts as the need arises.