Registered Nurse

Washington County Mental Health ServicesMontpelier, VT

$39+ / hour

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Overview

Schedule

Flexible-schedule

Full-time

Education

Nursing (RN, LPN)

Career level

Senior-level

Compensation

$39+/hour

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job Description

Registered Nurse

This flexible, community-focused Registered Nurse role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of adults with diverse physical, developmental, and mental health needs across residential programs in Waterbury, Montpelier, and Barre. As a clinical leader, you’ll use your nursing expertise to guide care planning, oversee medication management, train and support residential staff, and ensure high-quality, person-centered services that help residents thrive. Nurses who appreciate autonomy, varied work, and strong collaboration will find this position rewarding, particularly the balance of independent practice, team partnership, and the ability to shape safe, supportive environments.Benefits:

Paid Time Off (PTO): 12 vacation days and 12 sick days per year, with additional accruals for longstanding employees.
Health Insurance: Employer-sponsored medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Life and Disability Insurance: Employer-sponsored coverage.
Retirement: 403(b) plan with generous employer match.
Educational Support: Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment assistance.
Flexible Schedule: 30–40 hours per week with scheduling flexibility.

Duties:

Generate protocols and procedures based on resident health conditions.
Ensure all medications are ordered, renewed, in place, and ready for administration by residential support staff.
Delegate medication administration and special care procedures to residential staff.
Coordinate and teach annual medical trainings for residential staff (e.g., Seizure Disorders, Infection Control, Medication Administration).
Promote respectful and effective communication among residents, staff, medical professionals, vendors, and other partners.
Support the nursing department with additional tasks as needed, including coverage and trainings.
Complete other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Licensed Registered Nurse in Vermont in good standing.
Strong clinical, assessment, and administrative skills.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently while supporting a collaborative team.
Preferred experience in mental health or residential nursing.
Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license.

Work Environment:

Full-time, 30–40 hours per week with flexible scheduling.
Community-based residential settings with diverse resident needs.
Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful, hands-on impact.

Compensation and benefits:This 30-40 hour per week position starts at $38.70/hr and includes comprehensive benefits including paid time off, employer-sponsored health, dental, life, and disability insurances; a 403(b) retirement plan with generous employer match; and educational benefits such as tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment.To apply:We encourage applicants to apply via the WCMHS website Careers page. Applications (resume and cover letter) may also be emailed to recruitment@wcmhs.org or mailed via USPS mail to WCMHS Human Resources, PO Box 647, Montpelier, VT 05601. WCMHS strives to make our application process accessible to all. If you need language assistance or an accommodation in the application process, please contact us at recruitment@wcmhs.org or 802-229-1399.About the agency:For more than 50 years, Washington County Mental Health Services (WCMHS) has served the Washington County community and the towns of Orange, Washington and Williamstown. WCMHS provides education, support, and treatment of individuals and families living with mental health challenges, substance use issues, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Providing accessible, high-quality services in the community, schools, and health care settings, we work toward positive outcomes for wellness with collaborative, inclusive, and compassionate care. Washington County Mental Health Services is “Where Hope and Support Come Together.”Washington County Mental Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. Grounded in our understanding that diversity makes us stronger, we are committed to inclusion in our workplace and services. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and consider applications for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, health care coverage status, military status, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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