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Vermont Nurse Connection
ANA-Vermont Official Publication
Quarterly Publication direct mailed to 19,000 Registered Nurses, LPNs, and LNAs in VermontVolume 20 • Number 1 January, February, March 2017
Inside President’s Letter
As I write this final message from me as President, the leaves are falling and November is fast approaching. I just want to take this opportunity to thank everyone for supporting ANA-VT through membership, feedback, and attending ANA-Vermont sponsored events. It has been an honor to serve as President for the past four years. I will remain active in ANA-VT, and continue to support all of their initiatives. Membership has been increasing and engagement of members is essential to make the organization successful. So if you are a member I encourage you to seek out ways that your membership will make a difference for you, for other nurses in Vermont and beyond, as well as for the public that we serve.
The Fall Convention was an ideal opportunity for nurses to enhance their knowledge around what constitutes a culture of safety. If you are practicing in acute care, your culture of safety might consist of preventing falls, preventing needle sticks, and/or abolishing horizontal violence. ANA-VT provided an opportunity to expand that knowledge beyond our brick and mortar facilities and looked at the broader picture of what is happening in our community, our region, our state and the nation.
Patsy Kelso, the State Epidemiologist for Infectious Disease, reminded us that the One & Only Campaign Weekly Digest in 2016 is still reporting weekly stories involving reuse of needles and syringes or misuse of single-dose or multi-dose vials. For those nurses like myself, who are under the assumption that “it can’t happen here in our practice,” it was an eye-opening presentation! Likewise, Edith Klimoski’s presentation on Human Trafficking portrayed many scenarios that provided participants with increased awareness that human trafficking does not occur only in underground industries but also in legal and legitimate business settings and yes, here in Vermont.
ANA-VT Board Member, Amy Curly reminded us all that Sepsis is an illness concept, not a disease, and that it is the single most expensive condition n a t i o n w i d e . A m y ’ s presentation provided clinical best practices for nurses and other healthcare providers. Richard Rawson, Research Professor at UVM’s Center for Behavior and Health, gave a data driven presentation that provided participants the opportunity to look closer at Vermont’s response to the opioid crisis. Dr. Rawson’s discussion demonstrated how “Harm Reduction” policies in Vermont have been forward thinking and have increased potential for substance abusers to move to recovery.
This message is just a re-cap of how ANA-VT provides opportunities and education for all nurses. A special thank you to Christine Ryan, Eileen Rodgers, and Deb Sanguinetti for all the time, effort, and thought that went into planning and providing this quality CNE event through the Northeastern Multi-State Division’s Accredited Provider Unit. How do you look at your own “Culture of Safety?” It is apparent that the list of what would fall into the Culture of Safety is endless and that we always need to be more aware of what is happening where we practice, and beyond.
Carol
A Culture of Safety
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Priscilla Smith-Trudeau
I contend that if you want to be a great leader, you must first become a great follower.
~ John Hyatt
One of the most sacred relationships among teams of people is that between leaders and followers. This relationship, so central and crucial, depends to an extraordinary degree on the clearly expressed and consistently demonstrated values of the leader as seen through the special lens of followers.i We know this to be true and yet an enormous amount of research, thinking and writing has addressed issues relating to leadership, much less attention has been paid to followership. In a quick internet search of both terms, leadership yielded 755,000,000 results and followership, 578,000 results. This seems a rather perplexing oversight as it is difficult to imagine leadership without attention being paid to the followers for there is a widespread perception that to succeed at leadership one must first master followership. Aristotle has been quoted as saying, He who cannot be a good follower cannot be a good leader.
The motivation for writing this article was to explore the connection and relationship between leaders and followers and move away from my preoccupation
Nursing Leadership & FollowershipReflections on the Importance of Followers
with leadership. It began with the question: “What is followership?” Gibbons and Bryant (2012) define followership as a social relationship between the leader, followers and the group.ii It is not subservience or passive obedience to orders. Rather it is a process whereby followers engage in constructively critical thinking, and interact with and support the leader to help achieve a task. Good followers are accountable for their actions. They can also influence and mold the leader’s views. When necessary they can substitute for the leader.
What distinguishes an effective from ineffective follower is enthusiastic, intelligent, and self-reliant participation—without star billing—in the pursuit of an organizational goal. Effective followers differ in their motivations for following and in their perceptions of the role. Some choose followership as their primary role at work and serve as team players who take satisfaction in helping to further a cause, an idea, a product, a service, or, more rarely, a person. Others are leaders in some situations but choose the follower role in a particular context. Both these groups view the role of follower as legitimate and inherently valuable, even virtuous.iii
By walking in the shoes of a follower one learns the sometimes startling differences between the perceptions of leaders and everyday realities of followers.
~ Max DePree
Following provides a complex dilemma because our society incorrectly stereotypes followers in a condescending manner as docile, passive, obedient, conformists, indifferent, weak, dependent, unthinking, failures, and helpless.iv Fortunately in the nursing profession there is a movement to abandon those stereotypes progressing into the awareness and understanding that followers are vital to ensuring the success and strength of the nursing workforce. Whitehead,
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Weiss and Tappen (2007) offer that being an effective follower is as important to the new nurse as is being an effective leader. In fact, most of the time most of us are followers as members of a team, attendees at a meeting, staff of a nursing care unit, and so forth.v Significant shifts in technology and culture have changed that dynamic, giving followers more power. And there’s a lot you can learn about being a good leader by learning to be a good follower.vi
Followers are more important to leaders than leaders are to followers.
~ Barbara Kellerman
According to Robert E. Kelley, who has conducted extensive research on followership, “Effective followers think for themselves and carry out their duties and assignments with energy and assertiveness. They are risk takers, self-starters and independent problem solvers. Effective followers can succeed without strong leadership. Furthermore, effective followers are critical thinkers who will allow their talents to be utilized, but who will refuse to be used and abused by leadership.”vii
Followership is not only about the individuals who follow within a team; it is about the relationship between these individuals and their leader. A good leader is responsible for creating an environment conducive to an exemplary followership style. In creating such an environment the leader should be prepared to:
• Explain why• Welcome challenging questions• Seek regular feedback from members of their team• Delegate responsibility• Utilize the expertise within their team• Lead by example
• Know their team• Share the credit with the entire team.viii
When I think about those who devalue followership and fail to make its connection to leadership, I get visons of their impending flawed leadership running through my head and the unnecessary suffering and agony of those
who will be tasked with trying to follow them.
~ Terina Allen, ARVis Institute
It is believed that 70% of our lives is spent in the role of follower. Even so, the focus in formal education and seminars remains leadership issues because of the unfavorable stereotypes that accompany the term follower. Nurturing effective followership requires doing away with the misconception that leaders do all the thinking and followers mindlessly heed orders. Can followers and leaders ever be deemed separate but equal? It is vital to understand that, without effective followers in nursing, our leaders face severe limitations. Current leaders and educators must share and promote the vision of enlightened followership if nursing is to achieve its potential.ix
Reflection on the Importance of Followers
Needless to say this was an eye-opening journey researching the importance of followership. I was amazed that it had taken me so long to fully explore this subject. Followership is personal and professional. On any
given day at any given moment nurses are changing their
Characteristics of Effective Followers
They see themselves as the equals of the leaders they
follow.
They manage themselves well.
They build their competence and focus their efforts for
maximum impact.
They are courageous, honest, and credible.
They do not have to be on constant observation.
They are enthusiastic, well balanced, and responsible.
They are committed to the organization and to a
purpose, principle or person outside themselves.
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roles as leaders and followers depending on the situation. If healthcare organizations want nurses to invest their time, energy and talents in the success of its vision, mission and values, the organization must invest in developing positive relationships between followers and leaders. It is the essence of the 21st century work contract. It is a two–way agreement between leaders and followers. Organizations must see followers as assets and invest in nurturing those assets by being partners in helping build each nurse’s knowledge, skills and behavioral effectiveness. In this challenging healthcare environment, common sense dictates that the most successful organizations are those that recognize the importance of understanding the nature of the follower’s role and the human qualities that allow effective followership to transpire.
I am reminded of how hollow the label of leadership sometimes is, and how heroic followership can be.
~ Warren Bennis
Priscilla Smith-Trudeau MSM RN BSN CRRN CCM HNB-BC is an author, speaker and healthcare leadership management consultant specializing in workforce diversity. Priscilla’s fascination, research and consulting has been focused on understanding nursing work group culture.
(Endnotes)i De Pree, M. (2008). Where do ethics and leadership
intersect? In Leadership jazz: The essential elements of a great leader (p. 126). New York: Doubleday.
ii Gibbons a, Bryant D, Followership: the forgotten part of doctors’ leadership, BMJ Careers, 19, Oct. 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2016 from: http://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/casebook/casebook-may-2013/followership-the-forgotten-part-of-leadership
iii Kelley, R. (1988), In Praise of Followers, Harvard Business Review. Retrieved August 10, 2016 from: https://hbr.org/1988/11/in-praise-of-followers
iv Raffo, D. (2013), Teaching followership in leadership education, Journal of Leadership Education Volume 12, Issue 1, 263
v Whitehead, D. K., Weiss, S. A., & Tappen, R. M. (2007). Essentials of nursing leadership and management. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.
vi Kellerman, B. (2008). Followership: How followers are creating change and changing leaders. Boston, MA: Harvard Business Press. Retrieved August 16, 2016 from: https://hbr.org/product/followership-how-followers-are-creating-change-and-changing-leaders/3684-HBK-ENG
vii Kelley, R. (1988), In Praise of Followers, Harvard Business Review. Retrieved August 10, 2016 from: https://hbr.org/1988/11/in-praise-of-followers
viii Gibbons a, Bryant D, Followership: the forgotten part of doctors’ leadership, BMJ Careers, 19, Oct. 2012. Retrieved August 10, 2016 from: http://www.medicalprotection.org/uk/casebook/casebook-may-2013/followership-the-forgotten-part-of-leadership
ix DiRienzo, S. (1994), A challenge to nursing: promoting followers as well as leaders, Holistic Nursing Practice, Oct. 9 (1): 26-30.
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SILVER SPRING, MD — The American Nurses Association (ANA), the premier organization representing the interests of the nation’s 3.6 million registered nurses, and Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, today announced a new collaboration to set the stage for the future of care coordination with a new eLearning product.
“ANA is pleased to partner with Elsevier to extend our reach and provide distinct educational products to empower nurses and other healthcare professionals,” said Terri Gaffney, PhD, MPA, RN, Vice President, Product Development, ANA.
With the healthcare system in transition, ANA is on a mission to improve care coordination by educating nurses to assume roles that will transform the nurse-consumer relationship. ANA’s work in this area includes publications such as Care Coordination: The Game Changer - How Nursing Is Revolutionizing Quality Care, position statements that recognize and encourage funding for nurses’ essential role in patient care coordination, and additional online resources that focus on care coordination.
ANA and Elsevier have developed an eLearning product that advances the nursing profession through ongoing continuing education. Care Coordination: What Nurses Need to Know is currently available to registered nurses working in health care organizations.
“Elsevier is honored to work with ANA to continue to bring high-quality, respected and credible products to the market,” said Cindy Tryniszewski, MSN, RN, Vice President, Clinical Content, Elsevier Clinical Solutions. “As a nursing professional and longtime advocate for continuing education for nurses, I am confident that this eLearning product will meet the current and future needs for nurses who must advance the profession in an ever-changing workplace.”
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ANA-VERMONT Fall Convention 2016 “Culture of Safety”ANA-Vermont celebrated the Annual Fall
Convention by bringing together the art and science of Nursing. The Shelburne Museum was the destination for the event and provided participants the opportunity to experience the Museum’s permanent collections, as well as the new exhibits.
ANA-Vermont chose to celebrate the theme of “Culture of Safety” because a culture of safety starts with nurses. “Injuries to nurses and other healthcare professionals should not be tolerated as just part of the job,” said ANA President Pam F. Cipriano. Patients also deserve a safe environment. Cipriano added, “In a culture of safety, nurses are encouraged to talk openly about safety issues and their impact on patient care.”
The American Nurses Association and ANA-Vermont believe the culture of safety is one in which core values and behaviors emphasize safety over competing goals. A culture of safety includes openness and mutual respect, a learning environment, transparency and accountability, and high reliability teams. A culture of safety means committing not only to practices and policies that support safe, ethical, and high quality care to our patients, but also to those that ensure nurses’ ongoing health, safety, and wellbeing.
To quote Florence Nightingale, “It may seem a strange principle to enunciate as the very first requirement that in a hospital that it should do the sick no harm.”
Participants experienced the following four dynamic speakers and content:
• Amy E. Curley, MSN, RN-APN CEN, ANA-Vermont Foundation Board member, “THE MANY FACES OF SEPSIS”
• Patsy Kelso, PhD, State epidemiologist for Infectious Disease, Vermont Department of Health, “INJECTIONS WITHOUT INFECTIONS: SAFE INJECTION PRACTICES, ONE NEEDLE, ONE SYRINGE, ONLY ONE TIME”
• Richard Rawson, PhD, Research Professor UVM Center for Behavior and Health, “VERMONT’S RESPONSE TO THE OPIOID CRISIS: HOW DO WE KNOW IF ITS WORKING?”
• Edith Klimoski, BA, MS, Director of Give Way to Freedom, “HUMAN TRAFFICKING: CONTEXT, RECOGNITION, AND REFERRAL” co-presented with Detective Matthew Hill
ANA-Vermont also conducted a mock 2016 Presidential election. Hilary Clinton received the majority of votes.
ANA-Vermont and ANA-Vermont Foundation extended special recognition to Board members present at the Annual Fall Convention and acknowledged scholarship recipients.
October 14, 2016 was a day spent recognizing the complexity and innovative profession of nursing in Vermont. ANA-Vermont looks forward to another season of working together and ensuring that the nursing profession remains strong because of our collective efforts of; ADVOCACY, EXPERTISE, and LEADERSHIP. ANA-Vermont would like to thank all those that attended and supported the Annual Fall Convention supporting the theme, “Culture of Safety.”
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ANA-VERMONT Fall Convention 2016 “Culture of Safety”
GRATITUDEANA-Vermont would like to offer thanks to ANA-
Vermont and ANA-Vermont Foundation Board members. The important work of our professional nurses association is reflected in the ways we lead, advocate, educate, and strive to strengthen and grow ANA-Vermont.
Board members contribute their time, expertise, collaborative and critical thinking skills, and a vision for the future that supports relevance and sustainability. ANA-Vermont is incredibly fortunate to have such talent and the efforts of our Board members to continue to keep ANA-Vermont the premiere voice for all Vermont nurses.
Many thanks to:Carol Hodges
Meredith Roberts
Nik Znamenskis
Patty DeNicola
Mary Anne Douglas
Amy Curley
Paula Howard
Michelle Obenauer
Jeannie Graham
Thank You SponsorsANA-Vermont
2016 Fall Convention
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
Bronze
School of Nursing
College of Nursing & Health Sciences
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The Arthur L. Davis Publishing Agency, Inc.
2017 ScholarshipVermont State Nurses
Foundation, Inc.100 Dorset Street, Suite # 13South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 651-8886
Applications for the $1,000 scholarship are open to ANA-Vermont members who are
currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate nursing program and who
are active in a professional nursing organization.
Submit your application by August 1, 2017 by filling out the
online form:https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/1HOXJkAdlshV2ioeRV3fkEsr16_rDxVh-2ec3ttST_hU/viewform?c=0&w=1
Application for the 2017Pat & Frank Allen
Scholarship
Vermont State Nurses Foundation, Inc.
100 Dorset Street, Suite # 13South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 651-8886
The Pat & Frank Allen Scholarship is a $1500.00 award given to a registered
nurse who is a matriculated student in an accredited nursing program.
Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2017. You do not have to be
a member of ANA-Vermont but priority will be given to ANA-Vermont members,
please go online to fill out the form:https://docs.google.com/forms/
d/1HOXJkAdlshV2ioeRV3fkEsr16_rDxVh-2ec3ttST_hU/viewform?c=0&w=1
Application for the 2017Judy Cohen Scholarship
Vermont State Nurses Foundation, Inc.
100 Dorset Street, Suite # 13South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 651-8886
The Judy Cohen Scholarship is a $2,000 award given to a registered nurse who is in a baccalaureate or
higher degree accreditednursing program.
Applications must be submitted by August 1, 2017. You do not have to be a member of ANA-Vermont but priority
will be given to ANA-Vermont members.
To apply for the scholarship, please fill out this form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1HOXJkAdlshV2ioeRV3fkEsr16_rDxVh-
2ec3ttST_hU/viewform?c=0&w=1
Marilyn Rinker Leadership Scholarship Application
Application – 2017 deadline: March 25, 2017
Name: _____________________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________________
Telephone #: ____________________ Email Address: ______________________
Vt RN Lic # _____________________ VONL member since _________________
School of Nursing: _____________________________________________________
Currently in which year? 1 2 3 4 year of graduation (if applicable) _______________
Graduate school _______________________ 1st yr _________ 2nd year _________
expected date of graduation ______________
If employed in nursing, current employer __________________________________
Currently receiving Financial Aid, Grants, Scholarships? Yes _______ No _______
If yes please list the sources ______________________________________________
Please attach to this form:1. Résumé2. Most recent transcript of grades demonstrating a cumulative average of 3.0 (B)3. A brief essay (500 words or less) describing nursing leadership experience and
aspirations, community service experience, commitment to serve in Vermont, and financial need
4. At least two (2) letters of recommendation (at least one academic and one work related)
5. Evidence of acceptance in an accredited program leading to an advanced degree in nursing if not yet matriculated.
I understand that if I receive an Advanced Degree Nurse Leaders Scholarship, I commit to practice nursing in Vermont for a minimum period of two years following graduation.
Student signature: ______________________________ Date: _________________
Return application (with attached materials) before March 25, 2017 to:
Martha Buck, VAHHS/VONL148 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
(802)223-3461/ext. 111 [email protected]
Vermont Organization of Nurse LeadersMarilyn Rinker Leadership Scholarship for Nurses in an Advanced Degree Program Announcement
ObjectiveTo promote graduate level nursing education in Vermont in support of nursing leadership talent to meet the health care needs of our state.
Purpose• To provide scholarship support in the amount of $2500 per year for a qualified
individual to participate in an approved course of study leading to an advanced degree.
Qualifications of applicants• Possession of Vermont RN license in good standing• A member of VONL• Demonstrated commitment to nursing leadership (Vermont preferred) as
evidenced by participation in professional seminars, organizations, work accomplishments, project, recommendations of peers
• Currently enrolled or accepted in an accredited program that will lead to an advanced degree in nursing
• Willingness to commit to completing the program as indicated by realistic timeframe
• Individuals agree to practice in Vermont for at least two (2) years• GPA of 3 or B• Two supportive professional recommendations
Special Considerations• Individuals who have sought funding through employment or other resources,
where available• Individuals with demonstrated financial need• Individuals currently working in the field of nursing education
Application Process1. Applicants must first be accepted into an accredited program that will lead to an
advanced degree in nursing2. Eligibility criteria include: proof of academic excellence/promise, pledge
to practice in Vermont following graduation, short essay, two (2) positive professional recommendations
3. Vermont Organization of Nurse Leaders will select a candidate based on the following criteria, in order of importance: academic excellence; commitment to Vermont; leadership/community service; financial need
The Award will be announced at the Nursing Summit, Spring 2017. Winner will be notified in advance.
For more information, visit our website: www.vonl.org
January, February, March 2017 Vermont Nurse Connection • Page 9
Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital
Attention RegisteRed nuRses!
Make a career change, change a life.
“The system of care for those that deal with psychiatric disabilities is changing in Vermont and the Vermont Psychiatric Care Hospital is a great
place to work and to become a part of this change”~ Grace, RN, PN2, Charge
We have a new compensation plan!
To view and apply visit our websitewww.careers.vermont.gov
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ANA-Vermont News
ANA-Vermont Scholarship Recipients
Danielle PiperSt. Xavier University
Pat & Frank Allen $1,500 Scholarship
Kaitlin Johnson Northeastern University
Arthur L. Davis $1,000 Scholarship
Andrew KehlUniversity of Vermont
Judy Cohen $2,000 Scholarship
ANA-VermontMembership Application
Jessica BarrowJames BiernatTara Brown
Madge Buus-FrankMaleka ClarkeKaitlyn Daniels
Vickie DayElizabeth Eddy
Elizabeth EmrickEmma Ferguson
Katie HallSophia Hall
Kathleen HamiltonElizabeth Hassan
Selma IbrahimovicKaitlin JohnsonAndrew KehlDiane Karr
Kimberly LantagneJacqueline Loisselle
Jill LordRebecca Lyons
Samatha MarcouxJessica NovakJaime PaytonLori Poiner
Charity PrattDoris Raymond
Barbara RichardsonKevin Scott
Angela SeccaficoShirley Stratton
Amy SwarrStephen TralePage Trigony
Adrianna WeberShelby Wersh
Charles WilderLinda Wulff
Welcome ANA-Vermont New MembersEstablished in 1884, the Vermont
Veterans’ Home is a CMS 5-star rated facility and recognized leader in quality dementia care, palliative care, and rehabilitation.
To learn more about our facility visit http://vvh.vermont.gov
Looking for your next opportunity?
We are looking for you!Now seeking:
Associate Nursing Executive – Job Opening #619976Nurse Educator – Job Opening #620219Registered Nurse I – Job Opening #619497Registered Nurse II – Job Opening #619470
To view and apply online go to http://humanresources.vermont.gov/careers
The State of Vermont offers an excellent compensation package. The State of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Specialty Organizations
The new evidence-based Delegation Model and guidelines were recently published by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN). This resource seeks to resolve some of the lingering confusion and uncertainty about many aspects of the nursing delegation process. The document is available at https://www.ncsbn.org/1625.htm or in the April 2016 issue of the Journal of Nursing Regulation.
The Delegation Model and guideline were developed by an expert panel that conducted an extensive review of the literature on nursing delegation. Highlights of findings of the recent research include the following:
Factors that promote successful delegation:
• Effective communication between the nurse and the delegatee
• Collaborative relationship based on mutual trust and respect between the nurse and delegatee
• High level of competence and knowledge of the delegatee
• Clarity of roles of all involved in the delegation process.
The new guidelines seek to clarify the difference between “assignment” and “delegation.”
The Delegation Model also seeks to clarify the responsibilities of the employer or nurse leader, the nurse, and the delegatee.
The NCSBN Delegation Model places the safety of the patient at the center of the delegation process. The guidelines demonstrate that delegation is a complex process that requires collaboration and communication among everyone involved, including the nursing leadership of the organization.
New National Guidelines for Nursing DelegationFrom the Vermont Board of Nursing
Vermont State Nurses’ Foundation — Honor a
Nurse CampaignNursing continues to be the most trusted
profession as indicated in annual surveys. This attests to the collective contributions nurses make as they care for patients, families and communities. Efforts of individual nurses however deserve special recognition by colleagues, employers, patients, families and friends. There are many reasons to Honor a Nurse such as: to thank a mentor, to acknowledge excellent care given by a nurse to a patient, to celebrate a milestone such as a birthday or retirement, or to recognize a promotion. Just think for a moment, you will know a nurse to honor. Celebration: The honored nurses and the persons nominating them will be recognized at the ANA-Vermont Convention in 2016. The honored nurses each will receive a certificate identifying the person recognizing her/him as well as the reason for the honor. Submit nominations by: September 1, 2016. All contributions are tax deductible to the full extent allowed by law. VSNF is a 501(c)3 organization. Nominations this year are online.
Please go here to nominate someone: http://goo.gl/Z0F4f
“Caring for Our Nation’s Veterans”
The Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, White River Jct., VT is recruiting for the following nursing positions:
All positions offer competitive salary rates and excellent benefit packages. For more information and how to apply for any of the positions above, please go to
www.vacareers.va.gov or submit your resume to [email protected].
For other career opportunities in the VA New England Healthcare System, log onto www.vacareers.com
Equal Opportunity Employer
NURSING SERVICENurse Manager – Med/Surg
Registered Nurses – Med/SurgRegistered Nurse – Dialysis
Registered Nurse – ORRegistered Nurses – Intermittent
Nursing Assistants
GERIATRICS AND EXTENDED CARENurse Practitioner
MEDICAL SERVICELPN
MENTAL HEALTHRegistered Nurse
PRIMARY CARENurse Practitioner
SURGICAL SERVICELPN
Porter Medical Center is located in the cozy college town of Middlebury, Vermont. We are in between Vermont’s Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, within an easy drive (or walk) to skiing, hiking, golf, kayaking, the Adirondacks, New York, Boston, and Montreal. With newly renovated facilities, affordable housing, nationally recognized schools and a support staff, you’ll feel right at home in no time.
Multiple RN Positions open – new grads welcome to apply.Please go to www.portermedical.org and click on the “Careers”
tab to see our current opportunities and apply for a position!
R E G I S T E R E D N U R S E S
YOu take care Of Our patients, we take care Of YOu!
Incentive Bonuses being Offered for Registered Nurses$8,000 for New Grad Hires$15,000 for Experienced ED & Med/Surg RN Hires (minimum of 3 years experience)$25,000 for Experienced Cardiovascular Imaging or Cardiac OR RN Hires (minimum of 3 years experience).
Nurses are the heart & soul of Bassett Medical Center
If you’re looking for a rewarding, challenging RN career that promotes performance, inspires success and offers a great support system, explore the world of opportunity at Bassett.
Located in Cooperstown, NY, Bassett Medical Center is a integrated health care delivery system serving 8 counties in Upstate New York.
Apply today!www.bassettopportunities.org
NPs, RNs, & LNAs
CCN/Rutland Mental Health Services is a consortium of health, human service, employment and rehabilitation programs serving the greater Rutland region. We offer competitive salaries, an innovative and supportive work environment and the opportunity to grow, all while making a difference in the lives of those who need us most.
We have openings for Nurse Practitioners, RNs and LNAs in several of our behavioral health programs. Most programs involve outpatient services, however, we also staff two transitional residential programs for individuals requiring temporary 24 hour care.
In addition, we maintain two residential care homes for individuals with developmental disabilities. In these homes, our nursing staff assist with activities of daily living along with support staff.
To learn more about these and other opportunities with CCN/RMHS visit our website at www.rmhsccn.org.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
JOIN OUR TEAM
at Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital, located in Vermont’s historic and rural Northeast Kingdom! NVRH is proud to offer a positive working community in which to
grow, learn and excel in your profession.
Various Nursing and Nurse Practitioner positions are currently available in Med/Surg, Emergency Services,
OR, Day Surgery and Physician Practices.New grads are welcome and encouraged to apply.
For a full listing of available positions and tocomplete the online application, visit the Employment
Opportunities pages at www.NVRH.org.
NVRH offers competitive wages, shift differentials, per diem premiums and a generous benefits package for PT and FT
employees working 20 or more hours per week.Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K retirement
plan, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation days,membership to local gyms and more.
NVRH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Confidental Contact info:802-828-1635
89 Main Street3rd Floor
Montpelier, VT
Website:www.sec.state.vt.us/
professional-regulation/professions/nursing.aspx
Quality Care Close to HomeNorth Country Hospital is a 25 bed critical access private, nonprofit acute care community hospital with physician practices serving twenty communities in a two-county area in the rural Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.
We are currently seeking applicants for the following positions:
• HouseSupervisor,RN-Per diem• MaternalChild,RN-Part Time• Med/Surg,RN-2 Full Time & 1 Part Time• PACU,RN-Per diem• SurgicalServices/OR,RN-2 Full Time & Per diem
At North Country Hospital quality patient care is our greatest commitment, employees are our greatest asset, excellent patient experience is our greatest accomplishment, and the health of the community is our greatest responsibility.
For additional information contact: Tina Royer, Human Resources(802)334-3210,ext.407 • E-Mail:[email protected]
North Country Hospital189 Prouty Drive, Newport, VT 05855
www.northcountryhospital.org
Nurse Manager
