Registered Nurse (RN)

This position will be scheduled for one 6 : 45 p.m. -7 : 15 a.m. shift every Thursday. No weekend requirementSalary details for a Unit LPN are listed below in the job description for a Unit LPN.This position is eligible for shift differentials :

Evening : $3.00 per hourNight : $5.00 per hourWeekend $2.00 per hour (in addition to any applicable evening or night differentials)

Job SummaryThe Unit RN performs services requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and skill for carrying out the nursing regimen in support of medical care, based upon the principles of the biological, physiological, behavioral, and social sciences.EducationGraduate of an accredited school of nursing.Current RN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.ExperienceGerontological nursing and knowledge of supervision techniques preferred.Able to read, write, and speak the English language.Demonstrate competence as a nursing practitioner.BLS certificationUnit Licensed Practical NurseThe salary range for Unit LPN is Min : $28.71 Max : $42.66Job SummaryThe Licensed Practical Nurse performs services requiring substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and skill for carrying out selected aspects of the designated nursing regiment under the direction of a RN.EducationCurrent LPN licensure or compact licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.ExperienceGerontological nursing and knowledge of supervision techniques preferred.Able to read, write, and speak the English language.Demonstrate competence as a nursing practitioner.BLS certificationAbout the Post Acute UnitThe 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 situationsRoutine 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. About UVMHN / Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing Helen Porter Rehabilitation & Nursing is a welcoming, secure residence where loved ones are assured of skilled nursing care and assistance with daily living and where privacy is honored and individuality respected.

Nestled in the farmlands of Middlebury, Helen Porter has accommodations for 105 people, is licensed by the state of Vermont and certified by Medicare and Medicaid. Helen Porter is a skilled and intermediate care residence which specializes in providing a home-like environment. To learn more about Helen Porter Nursing & Rehabilitation, please click here :  http : / / www.portermedical.org / helen_porter.html

Requirements :

Current RN licensure recognized by the State of Vermont required.

Appropriate experience in specific clinical area. Varies by unit.

Our Total Rewards Package includes :

Health Care (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Benefits (403b)

Insurance Benefits (Life, Long-Term, Short-Term)

Paid time Time Off

Joining our team has its perks :

We encourage professional growth and development

We ensure our nurses are truly happy and feel valued

We offer structured preceptorships and continuing education

We are committed to great patient ratios

Our team culture is unlike what you'll find at other hospitals

We've made significant investments in safe patient handling and mobility equipment

Nurses truly have a voice here through our shared governance

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.

With exciting signing incentives and relocation assistance, moving to Vermont has never been an easier decision.