Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse

Posting Summary

The University of Vermont seeks a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to join the Student Health Services team. The Nursing role is a multifaceted position with different working assignments including nurse-led patient appointments, phone/walk-in triage, screening provider visits, point of care testing, public health, and administrative duties. Joining UVM's Student Health Services brings you into a team that is focused on collaborative and patient-centered care. We believe providing compassionate, inclusive, safe, and comprehensive healthcare for our patients starts with a positive and respectful working environment for our staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Wide variety of different functional assignments throughout each week.
• Clinical nurse visits: featuring independent practice and treatment protocols with available provider support and consult.
• Phone and walk-in triage: diverse opportunities to assess patient status or needs before selecting appointments and care from a variety of appointment types.
• A focus on direct patient care; point of care testing, assessments, procedures, and specialty clinics.
• Administrative nursing services: including case management and public health screenings and clearances for new and continuing students.

Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)

If a Registered Nurse, minimum qualifications are:

• Bachelor's degree in nursing or appropriate education to support RN licensing.
• Specialized Vermont Board of Medical Practice approved certification and/or licensure.
• Three years' related experience.
• Clinical proficiency in ambulatory clinical nursing, including triage/nurse assessment and charting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with email, internet, and health information database applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusiveness.

If a Licensed Practical Nurse, minimum qualifications are:

• LPN licensure.
• Three years' related experience.
• Specialized Vermont Board of Medical Practice approved certification and/or licensure.
• Clinical proficiency in ambulatory clinical nursing including triage, nurse assessment, and charting.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with email, internet, and health information database applications.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.

Vaccination Requirements for All CHWB Employees

All CHWB employees are considered Healthcare workers as defined in Vermont State Law. Vaccination against infectious diseases helps to protect against contracting infectious diseases and helps to provide "herd immunity". Vaccination of staff also provides additional protection for students who seek care with us, some of whom are immunocompromised or unable to receive vaccines for medical reasons. The following vaccinations are required for all CHWB employees:

• Rubeola (measles)- two rubeola vaccines, two MMR vaccines, OR a positive rubeola titer
• Mumps- two mumps vaccines, two MMR vaccines, OR a positive mumps titer
• Rubella- one rubella vaccine, one MMR vaccine, OR a positive rubella titer
• Varicella (chicken pox)- two varicella vaccines OR a positive varicella titer
• Tdap (Tetanus/Diphtheria/Acellular Pertussis) a one-time only dose for adults
• Hepatitis B- a series of two OR three vaccines (depending on manufacturer), followed by a positive Hepatitis B surface antibody.
• Tuberculosis (TB) screening:
  • A negative "two step" PPD or a negative IGRA blood test (QuantiFERON Gold)
  • Note: if you have had positive tuberculosis testing in the past it is very important that you send any records related to testing and/or treatment, and the results of your most recent chest x-ray.

Desirable Qualifications

Anticipated Pay Range

If Registered Nurse: $68,000-$78,000 for 10 months, if Licensed Practical Nurse: $60,000 to $70,000 for 10-month term

Other Information

Special Conditions

A probationary period may be required, Background Check required for this position

FLSA

Exempt

Union Position

Yes, UVMSU

Job Location

Burlington, Vermont, United States

Job Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)

Open Until Filled

Department

Center for Health & Wellbeing/30450

Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE

37.5

Term (months per year)

10