Title: Nurse Supervisor - Interim
Bennington, VT, US
Overview
Nursing staff are now eligible for a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $2,500!
The Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH) is a skilled nursing facility seeking a compassionate and motivated Nurse Supervisor to join our team in providing care to our veterans and members with the dignity and respect that they so rightfully deserve. We provide person-centered care and all residents/families are encouraged to be active participants. We provide clinical oversight along with a wide range of services for long term and short stay admissions.
Our mission: The Vermont Veterans' Home provides best of class healthcare services to Veterans, their spouses and gold star parents while honoring their choices and respecting their right of self-determination.
Nursing supervisors work with the resident providers, administration and manage nursing care plans, as well as instruct patients and their families in proper treatment for the highest level of function/quality of life. Our Nurse Supervisor performs supervisory, advisory, and clinical care functions at VVH for the population of patients during a shift and ensures the provision of a full range of services to veterans and members with a variety of needs. Incumbents exercise a high level of independent clinical decision making and provide leadership of clinical and non-clinical staff.
This is an Interim position and is expected to last through 07/14/2022, with the possibility of extension.
This position is on the evening shift, hours are 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm and will include working weekends and holidays.
Who May Apply
This position, Nurse Supervisor - Interim (Job Requisition #32262), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact patricia.crossman@vermont.gov
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Any person who has had a charge of abuse, neglect or exploitation substantiated against him or her OR who has been convicted of an offense for actions related to bodily injury, theft or misuse of funds or property is not eligible under the Vermont Veterans’ Home licensing requirements. Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position, including Vermont and national criminal record checks, adult and child abuse registry checks, the Office of Inspector General exclusion database, and motor vehicle driving record checks where applicable.
Pursuant to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Interim Final Rule regarding COVID-19 Vaccination, the Vermont Veteran’s Home (VVH) is requiring all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. Those with a medical condition or sincerely held religious belief preventing vaccination can request an exemption without fear of retaliation or impact on job candidacy. Such exemption must be approved by the State of Vermont prior to an effective start date with VVH. If you wish to request exemption, please indicate this at the time of your interview and the necessary paperwork will be provided to you.
Environmental Factors
Duties primarily performed in a clinical and office 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Possession of (or eligible for) licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in Vermont OR eligible to practice in the State of Vermont via a multi-state license AND five (5) years or more of professional nursing experience in the nursing specialty INCLUDING one (1) year or more at a supervisory level OR leading a group or team.
NOTE: Must maintain Vermont or multistate licensure as a Registered Nurse as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Special Requirements
Overtime work is required to maintain minimum staffing levels and for unannounced regulatory inspections and is considered a condition of employment. The ability to work overtime when required is an essential function of this job class.
Total Compensation
- 80% State paid medical premium
- Dental Plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan; many jobs also allow for a flexible schedule
- Low cost group life insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program
Equal Opportunity Employer
Nearest Major Market: Vermont