ACT Team Nurse

Company: Pathways Vermont
Location: Burlington
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Housing First Modified ACT Team Nurse - $3000 Hiring Bonus Available*The Company:--Pathways Vermont is a dynamic nonprofit agency that ends homelessness and provides alternative mental health services. Pathways believes housing is a basic human right and practices housing first - immediate access to housing without preconditions. --Client choice, harm reduction, non-coercion, flexibility and person-centered housing plans are core elements of our practice. --Pathways offers a great benefit package including dental and health insurance, generous paid-time-off and paid holidays.The Role:--As a specialist on the Housing First ACT team, the nurse provides a combination of direct service and consultation to program clients around medical and healthcare-related needs and has primary responsibilities of assisting clients in medication management or assistance, performing basic medical procedures in the field, and interfacing with our clinical, non-clinical staff and Medical Director around client care.--Available Positions:--1Location:--In Person (Burlingto, VT Office)Service Areas: Chittenden County, Franklin County, Addison CountySchedule:--Full-Time (35-40 hours weekly)JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Engage in rapport building with participants and provide service from a "choice" perspective as well as participant-centered, harm reduction, and strengths based approachesCollaborate with team members to coordinate/provide client health servicesProvide general mental health and life skills support to Housing First clientelePick up and distribute medications and controlled substances for identified clientsMaintain Medication Administration RecordsAdminister injectable medications as necessaryMonitor client vital signs, glucose, side effects of medications, etc. and report findings as requiredProvide continuous client education re: mental health, harm reduction, medication, and health issuesEngage identified clients in medical services, on site and in the communityMake referrals and support care coordination with community health, mental health and substance use resources including primary care, methadone clinics, personal care services, areas on aging, etc.Provide health related in-service training and education for staffWork independently and collaboratively with community partners to support clients in accessing public health initiatives and resources--Serve as a health and wellness resource to clients, families, staff and significant othersParticipate in facilitating crisis interventions, referrals and hospitalizations as appropriateWork with team and client in developing an effective plan for servicesDocument all services provided in compliance with regulationsPerform related work as assignedRegular attendance is a requirement of the positionPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Physical demands of standard direct-service nursing roleOccasional exposure to outside environmental conditions for community-based meetings.Often meeting with persons in the community and/or visiting different businessesExtending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction at times when collecting paperwork, assisting with applications, etc.Extensive reading responsibilitiesAbility to ascend and descend stairs required (in instances when apartments, businesses and/or meeting places do not have an elevator)Regular operation of a computer and other office machinery including frequent typing.Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm such as stapling, completing hand-written forms, etc.Frequent talking and listening in participation of exchanging ideas through spoken word and occasional receipt and giving of detailed information through oral communication at normal speaking levels.Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 30 pounds, occasionally exerting up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently (opening doors at meeting places/businesses, etc.)The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles.Frequent exposure to loud noises and persons experiencing distressFrequent exposure to outside environmental conditions (all seasons) in community outreach and visitsQUALIFICATIONS:Licensure by Vermont Board of Nursing required (LPN or RN, pay commensurate with credential)Familiarity with persons experiencing mental health issues, utilizing substances and having experienced incarceration preferred--Valid driver's license, a reliable personal vehicle available for work purposes and current automobile insurance requiredPatience, creativity, flexibility, compassion, and sensitivity to persons with disabilities and other minority populationsA good understanding of the issues facing persons with a mental health challenge --or substance use issue, particularly as related to meeting basic needs of food, clothing, shelter and advocacyExcellent communication, writing, and computer skillsExcellent interpersonal skills, sound knowledge of supportive counseling skills and the ability to form relationships with marginalized individualsSound judgment and good problem solving skills including assessing risk factors.Ability to meet program expectations with regard to documenting interventionsExcellent independent problem solving skills and demonstrated ability to intuitively approach challenging situationsPrior experience working in a mental health and/or harm reduction agency, preferably in community services preferredPersonal experience of incarceration or supervision by the Department of Corrections preferredLived experience with mental health and/or other life challenges will be considered an asset--Compensation:--Full time 35-40 hours/weekLPN: $27-28/hourRN: $34-35/hour$3000 Hiring Bonus Available**Hiring Bonus will be paid after the successful completion of the 60 day introductory period and review with supervisorBenefits:Medical, dental and vision insuranceLong Term Disability/Life InsurancePaid Time Off (accrual of 210 hours per year to start)9 Paid Holidays Annually403(b) Retirement Savings PlanEmployee Assistance ProgramLongevity Recognition RewardsAccess to a wide variety of Pathways facilitated trainings including Intentional Peer Support--It is the policy of Pathways Vermont that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identification, or disability. --Pathways Vermont is committed to a diverse workplace that reflects the communities we serve, and is particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people including people with military experience, individuals with disabilities, and people of color.--Compensation details: 34-35 Hourly WagePIffe90da0d169-25660-36568268

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