Medication Assisted Therapy RN - Full-time
University of Vermont Medical Center - Burlington, VT
Please note this is a full-time, 40 hours a week position.
Position Summary:
Provides advanced professional nursing care to patients in varying states of health and illness through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the patient's health needs. The MAT RN provides direct care to patients and families, as well as teaching and preparation for continuing care. Standards of Patient Care and Nursing Practice guide the delivery of nursing services by this individual. The MAT RN works closely with the MAT LADC in providing care for this diverse population. The position demonstrates dedication to professional growth and development and to the continuous improvement of patient care. Maintains specialty certification where it exists, and/or maintains a minimum of 18 continuing education credits/certificate of attendance hours. Performs one formal presentation each year.
Education:
Vermont registered nurse license. Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred. Specialty certification required where it exists or minimum of 18 continuing education hours/year.
Experience:
Two years relevant RN experience required. Must obtain a minimum of 18 continuing education hours within 3 months of start date and then annually after employed. Must have prior experience working with patients/clients with substance abuse and/or mental health issues.
The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high quality academic health care for a rural region.
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Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay Type
Hourly
Posted: 30+ days ago
About University of Vermont Medical Center
The Heart and Science of Medicine The University of Vermont Medical Center, formerly Fletcher Allen, is part of The University of Vermont Health Network, a four-hospital network serving patients and their families in Vermont and northern New York... more
