Nurse Quality Management Specialist

The Vermont Department of Mental Health (DMH) is searching for a compassionate, detail-and equity-oriented individual to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a background in inpatient nursing, since this role is primarily the oversight of involuntary individuals in inpatient mental health units. The role involves some on site work as well as a great deal of independent project management reviewing emergency involuntary procedures, compliance to hospital designation policy, and oversight of electro convulsive therapy. Collaboration is required with leadership within the Department on a daily basis, as well as with leadership in psychiatric settings. This role is integrated in the Department of Mental Health's Quality Team.

This position, Nurse Quality Management Specialist (Job Requisition #52061), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contactstephen.devoe@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

AHS BACKGROUND CHECKS: Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Duties may be performed in both field and office settings. Considerable travel may be required to community provider agencies for which overnight stays also may be required. Evening work may be required. Resistance or objection to standards or to survey findings may be anticipated and requires considerable tact and diplomacy to achieve appropriate resolution. Survey deadlines, exit conferences, and interviewing may on occasion cause stress.

Possession of (or eligible for) licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) in VermontOR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license AND five (5) years or more of professional nursing experience INCLUDING two (2) years or more of in the specialty area.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Specialty Areas:

Psychiatric

Geriatric

Pediatric/Adolescent

Developmental disabilities

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

NOTE: Must maintain Vermont licensure as a Registered Nurse OR eligible to practice in the state of Vermont via a multi-state license as a condition of employment.

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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