What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integrated Care Nurse (RN/LPN) – Substance Use & Behavioral Health position at The Johnson Health Center?
Integrated Care Nurse (RN/LPN) – Substance Use & Behavioral Health
Locations: Johnson, VT and Burlington, VT
Employment: Full-Time or Part-Time
Expected Hours: 20–40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with occasional weekend on-call rotation
Pay: LPN: $28–$33/hour | RN: $33–$38.50/hour
About the Role
The Johnson Health Center (JHC) is seeking a compassionate Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to join our integrated care team in Johnson or Burlington, Vermont.
The Integrated Care Nurse provides direct, person-centered nursing care to individuals with substance use disorders and co-occurring behavioral health needs as part of Vermont’s Hub-and-Spoke system. This position works closely with patients, medical providers, behavioral health professionals, and community partners to provide coordinated, whole-person care.
Our approach is grounded in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and respect for each patient’s autonomy, identity, lived experience, and individual goals. We are looking for a nurse who is comfortable working with individuals with complex needs and who can provide skilled clinical care in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment.
What You’ll Do
- Provide trauma-informed nursing assessment, triage, and ongoing clinical care.
- Obtain vital signs, complete health histories and clinical assessments, perform lab draws, and monitor patient needs.
- Administer medications, including medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and provide medication education and monitoring.
- Provide harm-reduction education, including overdose prevention, naloxone education, wound care, safer-use practices, and infectious disease prevention.
- Work collaboratively with patients to develop, monitor, and update individualized care plans and patient-directed goals.
- Coordinate care with prescribers, behavioral health professionals, Hub providers, and community partners.
- Assess and respond to acute medical or behavioral health needs, including withdrawal, overdose, and other safety concerns.
- Complete prior authorizations, review the Vermont Prescription Monitoring System (VPMS), and support clinical and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and respectful clinical documentation using non-stigmatizing, recovery-oriented language.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, consultation, patient education, and community outreach as needed.
- Participate in ongoing professional development related to substance use treatment, behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and harm reduction.
Schedule
This position is available full-time or part-time, with an expected 20–40 hours per week. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
The position also participates in an occasional weekend on-call rotation, shared with other medical staff and in coordination with a provider.
Qualifications
Required:
- Current Vermont RN or LPN license
- Current BLS/CPR certification
- Experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, or a related clinical setting
- Knowledge of trauma-informed care principles
- Commitment to harm reduction and person-centered, non-stigmatizing care
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and documentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Proficiency with electronic health records and standard office technology
Preferred:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Experience with MOUD programs, co-occurring disorders, integrated care, or Vermont’s Hub-and-Spoke system
- Certification in addictions nursing or psychiatric-mental health nursing, or willingness to pursue applicable certification
Compensation
Compensation is based on licensure and experience:
- LPN: $28–$33 per hour
- RN: $33–$38.50 per hour
About Johnson Health Center
The Johnson Health Center is a community-focused healthcare organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate, and accessible care. We are committed to reducing barriers to healthcare and improving the well-being of individuals in our communities, particularly those impacted by trauma and substance use.
At JHC, we believe effective care begins with meeting people where they are and treating every person with dignity and respect.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Johnson Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for employees and clients. JHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Pay: $28.00 - $38.50 per hour
Expected hours: 20.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
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