The nurse is responsible for oversight coordination and documentation of the medical care for all youth in the Jean Garvin School. This includes provision of direct nursing care development of medical policies and procedures maintenance of health records communication and collaboration with students caregivers and medical team and oversight of health and safety QA addition the nurse provides support for immunizations screenings and documentation. We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills plus strong interpersonal and communication :Provides nursing assessments of health status and physical complaints conducts vision and hearing screenings administers medication provides first aid and coordinates specialty consultations as needed. Provides education for youth and families in the areas of sexual and reproductive health substance use and harm reduction and pro-active health practices. The nurse schedules follow-up care as as part of a multidisciplinary team; regularly attends staff/treatment team meeting as assigned. Works closely with covering psychiatrists in assessing childs response to psychotropic medication side effects. Transcribes MD orders and ensures follow-through. Works cooperatively with school staff in scheduling off-site medical appointments; ensures consents to give medications are signed and medications are supplied from home for students; other aspects of medical care are integrated into the treatment plan as medical records on all youth including history and physical specialty consultations medication administration sheets health care discharge summary and school health/immunization records in compliance with Department of Education all medication incidents helps analyze patterns of medication incidents with the CYFS QA Director; corrects procedural problems medication administration and other medical policies and procedures in accordance with HC practices and CARF regular training for program staff on medication administration and management of individual health action plans and other pertinent medical :Graduation from an RN education programOne to two years of post-RN licensure clinical nursing experienceUnencumbered Vermont RN license or eligible for licensure in VTValid drivers license and use of a personal vehicleFingerprinting may be requiredStructure:30 hours/ weekAFSCME Union (Dues will apply)Starting at $34.71/ hourWe offer a competitive salary commensurate to experienceBenefits:Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service); pro-rated for positions 16 hours or moreComprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support for individuals couples and families (pro-rated for part time). This Point of Service Plan features no Dental optionsVision InsuranceEmployer 401(k) contributionsEmployer Paid Life AD&D Short Term and Long Term Disability insuranceMedical & Childcare Flexible Spending AccountChildcare StipendEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee referral program with financial paymentDiscounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain College truEDAward-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness groups for staff financial wellness incentives and ongoing workplace wellness advocacy and educationVoluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted gym memberships mobile phone service ski/snowboard passes auto/home insurance and more!Our Values: Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are steadfast in our practice and pursuit of Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The agencys culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity of its workforce. Minorities people of color LGBTQIA and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit About Us to review Howard Centers EOE policy.#IND123Equal Opportunity EmployerThis employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.