Admissions Nurse Job Listing at State of Vermont in Bennington, VT (Job ID 3ACEE8D0-A12C-4)

Description

Overview

At the Vermont Veterans' Home (VVH), the Admissions Nurse plays a vital role in welcoming Veterans and their families into our community. Often serving as the first point of contact, this position guides families through the entire admissions process, from initial application to completing clinical assessments and developing individualized care plans.

 

Success in this role requires exceptional customer service, strong interpersonal communication, and the ability to multitask in a dynamic healthcare environment. The ideal candidate will be highly organized and possess a solid understanding of both the clinical and financial components involved in admission.

 

The Vermont Veterans' Home is dedicated to providing best in class care to our Country's Veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star Parents. For more information about the Vermont Veterans' Home, please visit this site. The starting pay rate may be negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

 

This position is classified as a Nurse Case Manager/Utilization Review Nurse I by the Department of Human Resources.

Who May Apply

This position, Admissions Nurse (Job Requsition #52757), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Asa Morin at asa.morin@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 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.  

Environmental Factors

Duties are performed in a facility, standard office setting and/or in the community. Extensive travel may be required, for which private means of transport must be available. Certain functions may require duty outside of normal work hours. Some resistance or objection to standards may be anticipated, requiring tact and diplomacy to achieve proper action. Duties involve need for effective communication and working relationships with a diverse group of stakeholders, including the individual, family members and a number of health care disciplines and service providers; and operational integration with various other health care reform initiatives. Critical assessment skills are necessary to promote personal and client safety.

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 three (3) years or more of professional nursing experience in an acute hospital setting, long term care, health insurance carrier, or within a community health/public health setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Special Requirements

Reliable means of personal transportation is required for work out of the office or in the community and field based settings.

Must maintain Vermont or multi-state licensure as a Registered Nurse as a condition of employment.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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