Home Intervention Nurse/ Associate Director

Company: Washington County Mental Health Services
Location: Barre
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Position: Associate Director, RN of Home InterventionProgram: Home InterventionDivision: Intensive Care ServicesDirectly Responsible to: Nursing Director and Home Intervention DirectorHours: 3pm-11pm Monday- FridaySummary of Position: Home Intervention is a four-bed hospital diversion/crisis program based in a residential setting in Barre, VT. The Associate Director Nursing position is intended to provide professional supervision and care to consumers in mental health crisis who would generally receive services in a hospital setting. The Home Intervention Associate Director Nurse position would provide general nursing care to meet client and program needs. The position also shares administrative and clinical responsibility of Home Intervention with, and reports to, the Director of Home Intervention, as well as the WCMHS Director of Nursing. This position will require an individual who is flexible with their schedule to meet program needs.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Communicate with psychiatric staff to provide continuity of care to clients. * Provide staff training for medication and nursing delegated tasks.* Create nursing care plans for the individuals admitted to the program.* Maintain nursing records to include: admission documentation, training, nursing care plans, medication error reports and discharge medications. * Perform Annual Performance Assessments with evening staff. * Assist Director with general program development and administration and promote best practices.* Encourage positive growth and movement towards the program mission while interacting with staff, clients and partners.* Promote best practices as indicated by the needs of the clients and the program.* Review and approve Discharge Summaries written by the counselors.* Assist Director in facilitating admissions to the program.* Maintain direct communication with Director regarding clients, staff, or program Issues.* Conduct staff meeting trainings as assigned by the Director.* Share consult on-call coverage with the Director and provide primary on-call for consult coverage in the Director's absence, i.e. while Director is on Vacation* Fulfill other duties as assigned by the DirectorWHAT WE OFFER:* Competitive salary * Generous medical, dental, vision, life and accident insurance - WCMHS covers 82.5 - 92% of premium costs. * Matching 403(b) - match begins at 4.25% and increases based on years of service. * Employee assistance plan. * Generous sick and vacation accruals. Full- and part-time regular positions receive 12 days' vacation and 12 days sick time annually - prorated based on standard hours.* 12.5 paid holidays annually. * Mileage reimbursement for agency related travel. * Fun and engaging environment and the ability to give back to the local community.Qualifications: RN License required. Supervision and administrative experience required. Seeking energetic, flexible candidate with excellent communication and collaboration skills.Send letter of interest/resume toWCMHS, Personnel, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601Website: www.wcmhs.org *Email: personnel@wcmhs.orgPhone: (802) 476-1777 Fax: 223-8623Powered by JazzHRkhtgyMmOxa

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