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Why join UCS?

Since 1958, United Counseling Service (UCS) has been dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to individuals and families in our community. Through a wide range of programs, services, and educational opportunities, we strive to meet the diverse needs of those we serve. Our team includes professionals from various fields, including administration, clinical services, nursing, education, case management, psychiatry, and direct support, working across 17 facilities throughout Bennington County.

As a proud affiliate ofVermont Care Partnersa statewide network of 16 non-profit community-based agencieswe deliver comprehensive mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental services across Vermont. We are currently seeking compassionate, motivated team players to join us in making a positive impact and building a stronger community.

UCS Offers Generous Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Employer paid life insurance

Employer paid short term and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Free clinical supervision towards licensure

Loan repayment and tuition assistance program

Award winning worksite wellness program

An inclusive workplace supported by an active Diversity, Equity,

Inclusion, and Belonging committee.

Rewarding experience making a difference in the community.

We believe a dynamic and inclusive workforce will strengthen our organization and enhance the services we provide. Therefore, it is our goal to hire a diverse workforce and cultivate a culture where our employees feel accepted and included, hold a valued place within our organization and are equally able to contribute to their fullest extent, assisting in fulfilling our mission of building a stronger community.

Qualifications

Under the direction of the Medical Director, the Nurse Manager organizes, plans, and supervises the medical component for assigned programs and individuals, satisfying State regulations which ensure the general health and well-being of agency clients.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversight of nursing team and ensure excellent quality of nursing

services.

Direct supervision of nursing staff (RN/LPN): provide and document

weekly supervision, approve time cards, engage in performance management, evaluate performance, assign duties as necessary to ensure timely high quality services are provided where needed.

Responsible to ensure all duties and responsibilities of the nursing

team are completed in accordance with standards of nursing practice; that staff maintain ethical and professional standards of conduct.

Delegate medication administration; oversee, observe and monitor

adherence to medication administration standards of care.

Teach direct support staff, family, and other caregivers as needed.

Represent UCS at statewide Nursing meetings.

Provide joint RN medical oversight of agency group homes, including

in-person assessments, scheduled visits, direct care and/or teaching of procedures.

Provide joint RN administrative oversight to ensure all residential

programs are following regulations from governing bodies.

Participate in Agency committees as appropriate.

Oversee and participate in Employee Health Office.

Ensures monitoring office medical supplies and medication samples.

Provide limited medical advice to UCS employees and consumers.

Reports to Medical Director.

In addition to the above, performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Current licensure in State of Vermont and Valid Drivers License

Minimum 1 year management experience.

Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) or higher, or Associates

Degree in Nursing, with greater than 10 years nursing experience.

Microsoft Office skills; electronic health record systems; e-mail

use and etiquette.

Apply online at

UNITED COUNSELING SERVICE

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