Registered Nurse or LPN - Charge Nurse Post Acute - Sign-on Bonus! - Helen Porter Nursing Home

Eligible for full benefits.

VT LPN or RN licensure required. Shifts vary based on department need. LTC experience preferred. Must possess a high aptitude for learning, strong customer service skills, and teamwork skills.

LPN / RN Sign-on Bonus

An experience-based sign on bonus : $5,000-$7,000 for LPNs and a $5,000-$10,000 for RNs (subject to applicable taxes) is available for this position! Please note that current UVM Health employees are excluded from eligibility for this bonus.

Charge nurses will also receive a $3 / hour shift differential

Post Acute atHelen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing

The goal of the Post Acute Unit at UVMHN Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is to provide supportive, goal-directed care following surgery and / or hospitalization. Specially designed treatment programs provide patients with the preparation, support and education that enables them to return home as quickly as possible. Our goal is to help patients reach their highest possible level of independence. A partial list of conditions we work with includes strokes, neurological conditions, orthopedic care, respiratory conditions, and cardiac and post-trauma situations

Routine Therapy services are provided Monday through Friday. We also have the capability of providing therapy six days a week if that is what is required to maximize positive results. Nursing staff provide the necessary extension of therapies when therapy staff are not present to provide direct service. This may include walking, exercises and supervision of other activities set up by the therapy staff.

Charge Nurse Role :

Hours : 8am-4 : 30 pm

Days : Monday through Friday

Purpose :

The Charge Nurse works under the guidance of and in collaboration with the Post-Acute (PAC) Unit Manager. The Charge Nurse is responsible for assisting the PAC Manager in planning, implementing, and evaluation of nursing practice on the PAC unit. Under the guidance of the PAC Manager, the Charge Nurse is expected to provide clinical as well as administrative leadership for the unit. This includes creating an environment that provides patient care that is efficient, safe and of a high quality. The Charge Nurse is expected to work collaboratively with staff, physicians, and other administrative personnel for all units at Helen Porter Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center (HPHRC).

Job Relationship :

Reports to the Unit Manager and the Director of Nursing

Knowledge / Special Skills :

• Demonstrates leadership, administrative and communication skills.
• Evidence of creativity, integrity and initiative
• Good time management skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to remain calm during stressful situations with residents, employees, families and visitors
• Ability to problem-solve and reach solutions that are fair, appropriate and within federal and state regulations
• Ability to use critical thinking skills
• Ability to multi-task and complete tasks in a timely fashion
• Has a good understanding, or ability to interpret, state and federal regulations
• Serves as a role model for other nursing staff members
• Able to mentor, teach and assist with clinical skill development and competency
• Relevant computer skills : Word / Excel proficiency

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Disclaimer :

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

For more information about Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, please visit this site : Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing, UVM Health - Porter Medical Center | University of Vermont Health

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About the Area

Middlebury, VT is everything you'd expect in a quaint Vermont village—a white-steepled church, a Main Street lined with unique shops and a town green. Middlebury, VT is also home to world-renowned Middlebury College. We have a thriving arts scene with museums and art galleries as well as lectures, theater, music and dance performances. For those seeking adventure, Middlebury has the Green and Adirondack Mountains as our backdrops, offering limitless opportunities for hiking, biking, golfing, skiing, fishing and boating on nearby lakes and streams.

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