Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Addiction Medicine
Job Description
Job Description
The role of Staff RN is essential within our Addiction Treatment Center (ATC) at our organization. The ATC delivers a variety of evidence-based outpatient services aimed at individuals facing substance use disorders and concurrent mental health issues. These services encompass individual counseling, intensive group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management.
As a member of a multidisciplinary team, the RN plays a crucial role in aiding patients throughout the assessment and treatment journey, while also facilitating care coordination to help stable patients transition to lower levels of care.
The primary duties of the RN include, but are not limited to:
- Evaluating patient vital signs and withdrawal symptoms,
- Coordinating overall patient care,
- Assisting physicians in prescribing medications for opioid, alcohol, and tobacco use disorders, as well as co-occurring mental health conditions,
- Acting as the main point of contact with toxicology laboratories and pharmacies,
- Ensuring patients receive their prescribed medications by liaising with pharmacies and completing necessary prior authorizations,
- Administering injectable medications,
- Tracking patient progress through urine drug testing and prescription monitoring, while documenting and communicating results,
- Managing patient inquiries and triaging calls,
- Providing educational support to patients,
- Participating in multidisciplinary rounds to establish patient care plans, and
- Overseeing the contingency management program and conducting point-of-care testing.
Experience:
- A minimum of three years of relevant RN experience with proven competencies in behavioral health.
- Experience in the substance use disorder field is preferred.
On-call: Not required.
Requirements:
- Active RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont is mandatory.
- An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) is required; a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
- Relevant experience in the specific clinical area is necessary, varying by unit.
Our Comprehensive Rewards Package includes:
- Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)
- Flexible Spending Account
- Retirement Benefits (403b)
- Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)
- Paid Time Off
Benefits of Joining Our Team:
- We promote professional growth and development.
- We prioritize the happiness and value of our nurses.
- We provide structured preceptorships and ongoing education opportunities.
- We maintain excellent patient-to-nurse ratios.
- Our team culture is unique compared to other healthcare facilities.
- We have invested significantly in safe patient handling and mobility equipment.
- Nurses have a strong voice through our shared governance model.
About the Location:
Situated in Burlington, the cultural center of Vermont, our area offers all the amenities of a vibrant small city, along with some of the best skiing and snowboarding in the eastern United States, with six ski resorts located within an hour's drive from downtown. Burlington provides a variety of activities for relaxation, from Nordic skiing to mountain biking and backcountry touring.
The city boasts a lively food and music scene, with entertainment options suitable for all ages. Recognized as the ‘Healthiest City in the USA‘ by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Burlington excels in exercise rates and ranks low in obesity, diabetes, and other health-related issues.
We offer an unparalleled quality of life in Burlington, making it an attractive place to live. With enticing signing bonuses and relocation assistance, relocating to Vermont has never been more appealing.